02/07/2026
⭐️⭐️We are looking to appoint a Treasurer for September 2026, Could it be you?⭐️⭐️
Main purpose of the PTA Treasurer
The PTA Treasurer ensures accurate financial records are kept, and that best practice procedures are followed for counting money, banking, and making payments. They should keep your committee updated with regular reports, and ensure end-of-year reports are completed for the association’s AGM and, if your PTA is registered as a charity, the relevant Charity Commission’s annual return.
Duties and responsibilities of the PTA Treasurer
Keeps accurate, up-to-date financial records
Presents financial updates at each committee meeting
Manages the PTA bank account, and holds the association cheque book
Arranges changes of signatories on the association bank account
Manages different payment platforms
Ensures all bank cards, cheque books, and paying-in books are accounted for and obtained from any individual leaving the PTA
Ensures best practice procedures are followed for counting and banking money after events
Makes approved payments
Ensures procedures for making approved payments and claiming approved expenses are followed by all committee members
Prepares the annual Treasurer’s report for your AGM and arranges an independent examination of the association’s accounts
Completes the relevant Charity Commission’s annual return if your PTA is registered as a charity
Manages Gift Aid (or assists the committee member responsible for managing Gift Aid)
Ensures committee members have read a copy of your association’s insurance policy summary, which should detail cash cover, and that they adhere to any guidelines contained in the document
Key skills
Basic understanding of bookkeeping – able to maintain accurate records of income and expenditure
Organised with an eye for detail – big events involve counting a lot of small change. The Treasurer leads the‘money’ team, making up floats, and collecting money from various stalls
Calm, approachable, and a team player – able to remain calm during busy times. Ensure they don’t work in isolation by communicating regularly with the rest of the committee.