Finance Assistant: Cash & Reconciliations (Hybrid)

The British Museum; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free exhibition entry

Civil Service Pension Scheme

25 days’ annual leave

Learning and development

Interest-free loans

Job summary

The British Museum is seeking a Finance Assistant within the Data and Income function, based in Bloomsbury, London. The role supports daily financial operations, cash handling, banking administration and reconciliation tasks, helping keep records accurate and up to date.

You will work on-site three days a week (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays) in a collaborative team, with opportunities to develop your finance experience and progress towards professional qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or accounts, including cashiering or reconciliations.
• Ability to process a high volume of transactions accurately.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and procedures.
• Experience using Unit4 or a similar accounting system.
• Reliable, methodical, proactive with strong attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication across departments and with suppliers.
• Progress toward AAT, ACCA or equivalent qualification is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake cash-handling activities, including collecting donations, counting and reconciling retail takings, ordering change, and handling cash returns.
• Process financial data from banks, third parties, and other systems with complete supporting documentation.
• Carry out banking and payment administration, including cash advances and per diem returns.
• Maintain ledger accuracy by posting journals in Unit4 and completing month-end reconciliations.
• Liaise with departments to resolve queries and provide timely information on outstanding bank postings.
• Maintain finance records and contribute ideas for process improvements; provide cover for other Finance team members when required.

Skills

Cash handling

Banking

Reconciliations

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

AAT/ACCA toward qualification

Tools

Unit4

Job description

The British Museum is seeking a Finance Assistant within the Data and Income function, based in Bloomsbury, London. The role supports daily financial operations, cash handling, banking administration and reconciliation tasks, helping keep records accurate and up to date.

You will work on-site three days a week (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays) in a collaborative team, with opportunities to develop your finance experience and progress towards professional qualifications.