5.2. The Treasurer:

5.2.1. Shall be responsible for the financial operations of the Society, acting as both the Accountant and Chief Financial Officer;

5.2.2. Shall set and oversee the Society’s annual budget and present a financial report to all members at the annual General Meeting;

5.2.3. Shall aim to ensure that the Society is not running a deficit at any time;

5.2.4. Shall be responsible for Society's funding, grant and sponsorship applications;

5.2.5. Shall ensure that income, expenses and other outgoing payments are authorised in a timely manner; and,

5.2.6. Shall ensure that fundraising is organised where appropriate.”

What this job really looks like:

The treasurer oversees the societies budget, working with the president to set budgets and ensuring they are kept to. They also support with expenses, and invoices and lead on acquiring and maintaining grants and sponsorships for the society. Desirable traits include a good head for numbers, general admin skills and the ability to communicate with sponsors and grant operators.