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City of London (Hybrid)
Up to £29642 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, Exhibitions
Contract (18 months)
Job description

Finance Assistant: Income and Data
Full-Time, Hybrid (2-3 days onsite per week)
Fixed-term for 18-months
£29,642 per annum

Apply by 12pm on Monday, 8 December 2025

About the role

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 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 areas of responsibility

  • 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

About you:

  • 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

  • Be a part of a world-renowned institution, where history, culture, and innovation come together!
  • 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 (find out more here)
  • 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

Our values drive everything we do, from how we handle our objects to how we work in our team to fostering a culture where everyone feels heard and empowered. These are:

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

Additional details

If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of to support you with your application, please provide 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. 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

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The British Museum View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 501 - 1000

The Museum's aim is to hold a collection representative of world cultures and to ensure that the collection is housed in safety.

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Posted on: 26 November 2025
Closing date: 10 December 2025 at 17:59
Job ref: FTC
Tags: Finance