About the role
Hillingdon is home to the Battle of Britain Bunker and Visitor Centre, a museum of international significance; as well as Ruislip Manor Farm Site, Eastcote House Gardens and theMuseum in Uxbridge.
We’re looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Finance Administrator to join our Museums & Heritage Service, supporting the financial operations that help keep our much-loved sites running smoothly.
What you’ll be doing:
* Maintaining accurate gift shop, ticketing, and membership programme records.
* Processing a range of financial transactions, including invoicing, payments, and P card reconciliations.
* Preparing monthly and quarterly financial reports.
* Running regular reports on visitor numbers, stock control, and income.
* Providing technical support for financial systems and training staff and volunteers in their use.
* Supporting bookings, budgets, and financial planning to help optimise processes.
* Assisting with venue hire payments and box office administration.
About you:
* You’ll be a confident multitasker with a sharp eye for detail, strong organisational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
* Experience in financial administration, ideally within a cultural, heritage, or visitor-focused environment.
* Strong IT skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
* Excellent communication skills to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
* A customer-focused mindset with the ability to meet the council’s high standards for service.
Why join us?
* Play a key role in the smooth running of our borough’s heritage sites.
* Be part of a friendly, dedicated team.
* Enjoy a varied role with opportunities to learn and develop.
If you’re organised, motivated, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us preserve and promote Hillingdon’s history for future generations.
About us
We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.
Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:
* Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
* 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
* Generous Holiday Entitlement – increasing with length of service (for non-casual roles).
* Hillingdon Sports & Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
* Salary Sacrifice Schemes – option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
* Cycle to Work – Eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
* Local Government Pension Scheme – access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
* Vivup Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
* Mental Health Support and Counselling Services – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
* Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.
The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.
Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.
Recruitment Information
Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a ‘per application’ basis.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Some posts are subject to The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In addition to verifying Right to Work in the UK and a new starter health questionnaire, the post is subject tothe following pre-employment screening:
* 3 years of Referencing
Please note:Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.
It may be necessary due to a high volume of applications to close this role early. We therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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