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.