Finance Assistant: Income and Data

The British Museum; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cultural institution in the City of London is seeking a Finance Assistant to manage financial data and support income functions. The ideal candidate will have experience in a finance department, strong accounting knowledge, and the ability to resolve discrepancies. This role offers generous benefits, including annual leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus privilege days

Civil service pension scheme

Complimentary exhibition tickets

Interest-free travel loans

Subsidised staff canteen

Qualifications

• Experience working in a finance department is essential.
• Familiarity with straightforward accounting principles needed.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately with financial figures.

Responsibilities

• Input financial data from banks and business systems.
• Participate in cash donations collections at the Museum.
• Prepare and process BACS and cash advances.

Skills

Previous experience in a finance department

Knowledge of accounting principles

Accuracy with figures

Discrepancy resolution skills

Experience with accounting packages

Job description

Do you have an excellent head for numbers and data? The British Museum is looking for a Finance Assistant focusing on income and data to play a key role in assisting the income functions of the Museum group and its financial data interfaces. The British Museum is proud to be one of the world's most visited museums. In 2024, its home in Camden received 6.5 million visitors, more than any other museum in the UK. Against this backdrop, the British Museum is now undergoing an extraordinary transformation, with projects to support the Museum's sustainability goals and reinvent some of our galleries. You'll be part of a collaborative team in a dynamic environment, helping to ensure that income and expenditure is promptly recorded, cash is accurately counted and banked, financial data is accurate and provide a high level of service.

Key responsibilities

• Inputting financial data from banks, 3rd parties and other business systems, ensuring all required supporting documents are recorded
• Participate in monthly cash donations collections throughout the Museum and weekly retail takings
• Preparation and processing of BACS and cash advances for staff and per diem orders
• Perform month end account reconciliations as directed

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a finance department
• Knowledge of straightforward accounting principles and procedures
• Able to work swiftly and accurately with figures, maintaining consistency and accuracy
• Able to identify, investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Experience of operating an accounting package

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after long service) plus 2.5 privilege days, in addition to bank holidays
• Generous civil service pension scheme
• Complimentary exhibition tickets
• Free entry at paid national museum and gallery exhibitions
• Free and discounted entry to international cultural organisations
• Interest‑free travel loans and rental deposit loans
• Employee Assistance Programme for mental health support
• 1 hour paid lunch break
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Discounts on gift shop purchases

Our Values

• Care Deeply
• Embrace the Unknown
• Spark Curiosity
• Value Many Voices

The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated in line with their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.

Unfortunately, for this role we are unable to offer sponsorship to applicants.

The Museum also adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.