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Exciting opportunity to join the British Museum as a Technical, Tax and VAT Accountant, playing a critical role across different financial arenas.
Overview
Salary
£49829 - £54992
Location
Bloomsbury, London - Hybrid
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
The British Museum, an iconic institution, is now hiring a Technical, Tax and VAT Accountant. This is an incomparable opportunity to be part of a team that treasures identification and preservation of human history and culture.
Role Summary
- Provide technical guidance on VAT, PAYE, gift aid, and foreign tax.
- Prepare returns for key stakeholders like HMRC.
- Oversee the Museum's investments and act as systems administrator for the accounting system.
Role Requirements
- Qualified accountant with expertise in VAT, tax, and financial regulation.
- Ability to interpret legislation, analyze risk, and clarify complex requirements.
- Accuracy, problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and ability to manage deadlines.
- Responsibility for procedure reviews, tax advising, tax return preparation, pension scheme audit file management, and financial systems administration.
Application Process Details
- Potential for visa sponsorship, subject to meeting eligibility.
- Adherence to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard for pre-employment screening.
The British Museum is seeking a Technical, Tax and VAT Accountant to join our Finance department. This role involves preparing returns for key stakeholders such as HMRC and providing technical guidance on VAT, PAYE, gift aid, and foreign tax to the finance team and other departments. The successful candidate will also manage the Museum's investments and act as the systems administrator for our accounting system.
About you: We are looking for a qualified accountant with strong technical expertise in VAT, tax, and financial regulation. You should be confident in interpreting legislation, analyzing risk, and explaining complex requirements clearly to non-specialists. You should combine meticulous attention to detail with the ability to manage competing deadlines, stay updated with changing regulations, and support colleagues across various departments. This role requires accuracy, problem-solving skills, and excellent communication.
Key areas of responsibility include reviewing procedures and undertaking analysis to ensure compliance with HMRC guidance and legislation, advising other departments on the tax implications of projects and new initiatives, preparing UK and international tax returns, compiling the year-end audit file for pension scheme accounts, and supporting the administration and development of the Museum's financial systems.
Benefits: Enjoy free exhibition entry, exclusive private views, ICOM and reciprocal museum access, 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and additional privilege days, discounts at onsite catering and Museum shops, social and wellbeing perks, support for professional qualifications, an Employee Assistance Programme, eyecare vouchers, enhanced parental leave, support for carers, and a Civil Service Pension Scheme. Additional perks include interest-free loans for season tickets, rental deposits, and bicycles.
Our Values: We operate based on values that include caring deeply, embracing the unknown, sparking curiosity, and valuing many voices. These values are integral to our recruitment process.
Additional details: Visa sponsorship may be available for this role, subject to meeting eligibility requirements. The Museum also adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard for pre-employment screening.
