Management Accountant

  • Contract
  • London

The British Museum


Job Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Management Accountant to join the Finance department and provide a first-class management accounting service across the Museum.

Job Description

The Museum is undergoing an extraordinary transformation, as part of its long-term Masterplan. We have built a new state-of-the-art collection research centre near Reading, begun construction of a new Energy Centre, and appointed world-renowned architect Lina Ghotmeh to rejuvenate and redevelop our Western Range – accounting for over a third of our galleries.

This Management Accountant role will have a particular focus on the Masterplan’s capital programme, and particularly the Energy Centre. The Energy Centre is an essential part of our journey to a net-zero carbon future. It introduces a modern, site-wide upgrade to our primary heating and electrical infrastructure.

This role will work very closely with the Estates and Capital Projects team preparing timely and accurate management accounts, analysis and forecasts for the capital programme, helping to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget.

As a Management Accountant you will be responsible for a variety of financial tasks, such as preparing material for our consolidated financial statements and liaising with internal and external auditors, partnering with departments to deliver projects, and contributing to the Museum-wide budgeting process.

Job Requirements

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent experience, with a CCAB accountancy qualification.
  • Good technical knowledge of relevant Accounting Standards and regulatory framework, income tax, NI and VAT.
  • Audit experience, including some post qualification experience.
  • Ability to identify, handle and deal with complex problems across a wide range of disciplines.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to resolve problems swiftly and effectively and make appropriate decisions.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Management Accountant
  • Salary: £50k+
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Museums
  • Role: Finance
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Mon, 10 Nov 2025

  • Location:

    London

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Job: Management Accountant

Job: Management Accountant

Organisation: The British Museum

Postcode: WC1B 3DG

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