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Finance Assistant, The Wallace Collection

  •  London
  •  Â£25k-30k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes January 11, 2026
  •  Zobia Mahmood
  •  recruitment@wallacecollection.org
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Description

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Finance Assistant.

Job Description

The Finance Assistant will play a key role in supporting the Finance Team at the Wallace Collection by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, maintaining up-to-date financial records, and assisting in the preparation of financial reports. The role also includes a variety of administrative tasks that contribute to the smooth running of the department. The postholder will demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and a high level of professionalism, always maintaining discretion and confidentiality.

The Finance Assistant will work closely with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure accuracy and efficiency in day-to-day finance functions. This position is responsible for processing invoices, expense administration, performing reconciliations, and data entry. The successful applicant must be proactive and willing to take an active role in day-to-day financial procedures and processes.

This role reports to the Finance Manager.

Job Requirements

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • IT literate with strong inputting and spreadsheet skills.
  • Excellent attention to details and strong organisational skills.

For further details including a Full Job Brief and how to apply please visit: https://www.wallacecollection.org/about-us/join-team/

Job Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

  • Maintain the purchase ledger for the Wallace Collection (Charity) and Hertford House Marketing Limited (Trading Company) by processing invoices and liaising with Heads of Department to ensure accurate coding.
  • Process expense claims promptly and accurately, ensuring all required authorisations and approvals are obtained in compliance with policies.
  • Resolve supplier disputes promptly and escalate when necessary.

For further details including a Full Job Brief and how to apply please visit: https://www.wallacecollection.org/about-us/join-team/

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How to Apply

Please complete the Application Form, and the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, following the links provided on our website. Please note the equal opportunities form is used for monitoring purposes only and does not form part of the selection process. Both forms should be emailed to [email protected] by midnight 11/01/2026. Please note late applications or applications via a CV will not be considered.

Interviews for the role will take place week commencing, 12/01/2026. Candidates who have been shortlisted for interview will be contacted after the closing date. Due to the large number of applications we receive, it will not be possible to contact or give feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted for interview.

Start date: As soon as possible

Appointment to the role is subject to a satisfactory Basic Disclosure check. The Wallace Collection is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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