Management Accountant

Description:

The British Museum, one of the world’s most prestigious cultural institutions, is seeking a Management Accountant to provide high-quality financial reporting and insight across the organisation. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the stewardship of a globally significant museum with a collection spanning over two million years of human history and culture.

As part of the Finance Department, you will play a key role in ensuring timely and accurate management accounts, analysis, and forecasting. You’ll also support strategic decision-making by partnering with departments across the Museum and managing financial input into a wide range of activities, including business cases and funding applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the wider finance team to ensure best practice accounting and reporting for all Museum functions

• Prepare monthly management accounts, forecasts, and detailed analysis of income and expenditure

• Contribute to the preparation of consolidated financial statements and liaise directly with internal and external auditors

• Ensure full compliance with public sector and charitable accounting regulations

• Conduct financial reviews and efficiency assessments across Museum operations

• Support Museum departments with project budgets and funding submissions

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• ACA qualified (or equivalent) with a strong technical knowledge of relevant accounting standards, VAT, income tax, and NI

• Degree educated or equivalent professional experience

• Post-qualification experience in auditing and financial management

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage diverse and complex financial challenges

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively and influence across disciplines

Benefits:

• Competitive salary within the civil service structure

• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 10 years), 2.5 privilege days, and public holidays

• Membership in the Civil Service Pension Scheme (defined benefit)

• Free entry to multiple museums and exhibitions

• Professional development and behind-the-scenes access to world-renowned collections

• Interest-free travel, bike, and rental deposit loans

• Staff discounts in shops and restaurants

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Additional Information:

• Application deadline: 12:00 PM (midday) on 5 May 2025

• Interviews expected to take place in May

• Flexible working encouraged (typically 1–2 days/week on-site)

• The role qualifies for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, subject to eligibility