The Finance specialist trustee will be an important member of ACCT UK’s Board. You would be part of our team of trustees overseeing the strategic direction of ACCT UK to ensure that it achieves its charitable objects, with the particular role of monitoring its financial management. Our charity is financially secure and stable, nevertheless we are looking for an additional trustee with finance experience to work in partnership with the charity’s Treasurer (Chair of the Finance and General Purposes Committee) in monitoring the work of the Charity’s finance team, thus providing fellow board trustees with financial insight and reassurance.
Please see the full role description for more information on the position.
The main responsibilities and duties of the Finance Specialist Trustee, in partnership with the Treasurer, include:
- Advising the executive and supporting the Board to ensure sound governance of the charity as a whole.
- Monitoring the financial management of the charity.
- Advising the Board on the financial implications of the Charity’s strategic plan.
- Liaising, where applicable, with the appropriate members of staff responsible for the Charity’s financial activities.
- Acting as an interpreter on finance matters to fellow trustees who may not understand the detail of the Director of Finance’s reports to the Board.
- You must have a strong professional track record in finance or accountancy, and can provide senior-level oversight on our Finance and General Purposes Committee.
- You must be able to dedicate 6-8 hours a month to ACCT UK board matters, plus formal board and committee meetings
For an informal discussion / video conference about the role, or if you have any questions at all, please contact the Chief Executive [Murdo Urquhart] at murdo.urquhart@acctuk.org
Closing date for applications: midday, 31 May 2026.
Interviews will take place by video conference at a mutually agreed date in June 2026.
Please apply by sending an email to the Chief Executive, Murdo Urquhart, at murdo.urquhart@acctuk.org along with:
- Your CV
- A letter or email outlining your reasons for applying and how you meet the criteria
You must be at least 18 years old to be a trustee of ACCT UK, which is also a registered company and for which you would also be a company director
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