Finance Assistant: Payables

Description:

The British Museum is seeking a Finance Assistant to work as part of the Payables 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, that all invoices are recorded in a timely manner, and that the service provided to Museum departments is of a high standard.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Maintain the purchase ledger, ensuring ageing is current and that payments are correctly allocated
• Liaise with all departments to ensure prompt authorisation of invoices for processing and resolving supplier disputes
• Prepare high quality payment runs, ensuring the weekly process runs efficiently and to timetable, including resolving queries, right through to the presentation to bank signatories
• Processing staff credit card returns to ensure adherence to Museum group policy
• Perform month end account reconciliations as directed
• Identify errors and inconsistencies in GL data and prepare correcting journals
• Assist with enquiries to the department and provide information to management as requested.
• Proactively suggest ways to improve processes to line manager and other team members
• Stock record maintenance and query resolution as and when required

About you:

• 5 GCSE’s or equivalent.
• Able to work swiftly and accurately with figures, maintaining consistency and accuracy in processing a high volume of transactions.
• IT literate with strong inputting and spreadsheet skills, and excellent attention to detail.
• Able to work well with others and take on other work in the department during times of heavy workload or staff absence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to build strong working relationships within the Museum and with customers.