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Full-Time
Fixed term maternity cover (6 months with possibility for up to 13 months)
£23,953 per annum
Application Deadline: 12pm (midday) on Sunday 26 March 2023

The British Museum is seeking a Finance Assistant: Income to to work as part of the Income function of the Finance Department. The main purpose of this role is to ensure that cash is accurately counted and banked, financial data is accurate and that the service provided to departments is of a high standard.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Cash handling:
  • Participating in monthly cash donations collections throughout the Museum, including test counts
  • Weekly count of retail takings,
  • Ordering of change, when required by retail
  • Reconciling change float in safe reserve
  • Preparation and processing of BACS and Cash advances for staff and per diem orders, including processing the returns whilst ensuring compliance with Museum group policy
  • Handling cash returns from staff and organising return of foreign currency
  • Process petty cash expenses claim from staff as well as weekly GBP and foreign petty cash reconciliation
• Financial administration:
  • Recover, check and input GPC returns to the GL, ensuring compliance with Museum group policy and that all required supporting documents are attached
  • Issue invoices and debt collection for one of our entities
  • Identify errors and inconsistencies in GL data and prepare correcting journals
  • Preparing, completing and filing paperwork timely and accurately
  • Assist in maintaining departmental records, files and archives (both electronic & physical)
• Reconciliation:
  • Perform month end account reconciliations as directed
• Reporting:
  • Provide accurate and timely analysis as directed, including on cash donations, cash advances & aged debt
• Other:
  • Suggest ways to improve processes to line manager and other team members
  • Other tasks as requested by management
  • Provide cover for other members of the Finance team as required during team absences

Person Specification:

• Education: 5 GCSEs or equivalent
• Specific technical/professional skills & experience: Knowledge of straightforward accounting principles and procedures; ability to work swiftly and accurately with figures, maintaining consistency and accuracy in processing a high volume of transactions; ability to identify, investigate and resolve discrepancies; IT literate with good input and spreadsheet skills. Experience of operating an accounting package.
• Specific interpersonal skills: Good written and verbal communication skills in order to build and maintain good working relationships within the Museum and also with our suppliers; proactive and flexible approach to work and the ability to function as part of a small team. This involves being ready, willing and able to take on other work in the department during times of heavy workload or staff absence; ability to work under pressure; excellent attention to detail; enthusiastic

About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is one of the leading visitor attractions and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, Egyptian mummies, the Admonitions Scroll, and the Amaravati sculptures.

The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Membership of the civil service pension scheme
• Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
• Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Interest-free travel, bicycle and rental deposit loans
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

Additional details:

For more information about this role, please see the job description.

If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details to [email protected].

The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff 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 because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.

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