Cash & Reconciliation Specialist

The British Museum; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free exhibition entry

Civil Service Pension

25 days leave + holidays

Learning & development

Loans for season ticket/bicycle

Job summary

The British Museum's Finance team invites applications for a hands-on role focused on cash handling, banking administration and ledger reconciliation. Within the Data and Income function, you’ll help ensure income is recorded accurately and financial records stay up to date in a busy, collaborative environment.

On-site work is required on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. You will liaise with departments to resolve queries and support process improvements while developing your finance experience

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or accounts environment, including cashiering, banking or reconciliation duties.
• Able to work confidently and accurately with a high volume of transactions.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and ability to resolve discrepancies.
• Experience with Unit4 or similar accounting software is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake operational cash-handling activities including cash donations, retail takings, change and currency handling.
• Process data from banks and third parties with supporting documents.
• Carry out banking and payment administration including cash advances and per diems.
• Maintain ledger accuracy; post journals in Unit4 and perform month-end reconciliations.
• Respond to queries with departments to ensure correct coding and timely bank postings.
• Maintain finance records and contribute to process improvements; provide cover as needed.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Cash handling

Financial reconciliations

Education

AAT/ACCA qualification (desirable)

Tools

Unit4

Job description

The British Museum's Finance team invites applications for a hands-on role focused on cash handling, banking administration and ledger reconciliation. Within the Data and Income function, you’ll help ensure income is recorded accurately and financial records stay up to date in a busy, collaborative environment.

On-site work is required on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. You will liaise with departments to resolve queries and support process improvements while developing your finance experience