Finance The finance team have the joy of managing the the church finances. This includes:- Ensuring weekly income is recorded, balanced and lodged in bank. All donations are recorded to meet Inland Revenue requirements for Deed of Covenant and Gift Aid Schemes.  Administering all other general income and expenditure within requirements of Church of Scotland. Managing bank accounts within Standing Financial Instructions of  the Church of Scotland. Ordering annual envelopes and cash book and ensuring that elders have them to deliver to the congregation prior to new year. Maintaining a record of members giving to the church including all standing orders / annual giving. Providing a budget plan for the year in discussion with congregational board committees. Maintaining expenditure and income against the plan and delivering a monthly report to the Congregational Board Ensuring adequate insurance cover is maintained for buildings including accidental liability and to process claims timeously. Recommend to congregational board appropriate remuneration fees for directly employed staff Recommend to congregational board fees for hall and church use as appropriate Monitor church funds and ensure they can meet liabilities. Complete the church accounts for auditing and submission to Presbytery each year. Providing financial advice and management to Board / Church groups and committees.