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Brief Summary

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Being a Treasurer isn’t just about counting money! It means knowing how your finances stand at any one time; being transparent and accountable; avoiding potential debt and planning accordingly.

Skills and Qualities Required

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- *Well organised*

- *Numerical competence*

- *Communication (with society members trying to spend the money!)*

- *Trustworthy*

- *Risk management*

- *Planning and forecasting*

- *Monitoring and reporting*

- *Processing payments*

- *Account management*

Key Responsibilities

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1. Learning and understanding the Students’ Union financial systems

2. Keeping track of all income/expenditure

3. Organising affiliation to national bodies

4. Applying for Students’ Union (and external) funding and

5. Collecting all membership fees and paying all bills in good time

6. Keeping the committee and members informed of the society’s financial situation

7. Organising fundraising or sponsorship for your group