Finance Assistant: Income and Data

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.

The role: As a Finance Assistant focusing on income and data, you will play a key role in assisting the income functions of the Museum group and its financial data interfaces. 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, and financial data is accurate. You will provide a high level of service, inputting financial data from banks, third 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.

Job requirements: Previous experience working in a finance department is essential. Knowledge of straightforward accounting principles and procedures is required. You should be able to work swiftly and accurately with figures, maintaining consistency and accuracy. Ability to identify, investigate and resolve discrepancies is necessary. Experience of operating an accounting package is also required.

Benefits: Be a part of a world-renowned institution, where history, culture, and innovation come together! Enjoy 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after long service) plus 2.5 privilege days, in addition to bank holidays. Benefit from a 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, and discounts on gift shop purchases are also included.

Additional details: 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. 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.