Finance Assistant: Data - The British Museum｜Meet.jobs

Salary: £21,156 per annum
Contract: Permanent (Full time)
The British Museum is seeking a Finance Assistant to work as part of the Data function of the Finance Department in a world renowned setting and the most popular tourist attraction in the UK. You will ensure that financial data is accurate, with all transactions promptly recorded, and that the service provided to Museum departments is of a high standard.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Input of financial data from third parties and other business systems into the financial systems completely and accurately, including banking and ecommerce
• Ensure that the financial data input is compliant with Museum group policy and that all required supporting documents are recorded
• Daily reconciliation of cash book to bank statements
• Identify errors and inconsistencies in GL data and prepare correcting journals
• Perform reconciliations as directed
• Develop relationships with BM staff and external service providers
• Assist with enquiries to the department and provide information to management as requested.
• Suggest ways to improve processes to line manager

Person Specification:

To undertake this role you will be able to work swiftly and accurately with figures, maintaining consistency and accuracy in processing a high volume of transactions. You will be IT literate with strong inputting and spreadsheet skills, and excellent attention to detail.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is able to work well with others and take on other work in the department during times of heavy workload or staff absence. With excellent verbal and written communication skills, you will be able to build strong working relationships within the Museum and with suppliers.

About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. With over 6.4 million visitors in 2016, the Museum is the top visitor attraction in the UK, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, Egyptian mummies, the Admonitions Scroll, and the Amaravati sculptures.

The Museum adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) requirements for all staff at the British Museum.

The Museum is an equal opportunity employer, supports a diverse workplace and 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 season ticket loan
• Child care voucher scheme
• Professional & personal development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

If you are a positive individual, passionate about the Museum and would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, please follow the “Apply now” link below where you will be directed to complete your application.

Closing date: 27th March 2018, Midday