Finance Assistant

Full Time, 40 hours per week
Permanent Contract

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.

Salary, Benefits and Working Hours

The salary for this post is between £28,900 per annum.

In addition, the post-holder will receive 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays and 2.5 ‘privilege’ days. Employees are also offered the following benefits:

• Membership of an Occupational Pension Scheme:
• Alpha – a defined benefit occupational pension scheme (28.97%)
• Partnership pension account - a stakeholder pension
• Interest free loans after six months satisfactory service:
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Cycle to work loan
• Eye Tests
• Occupational Health Service
• Annual Flu Jab
• Employee Assistance Programme:
• Services available 24/7 and 365 days per year to all employees
• Free therapy service of up to six sessions per issue, per year (each session lasts 45-50 minutes)
• First Aiders
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Parental Leave
• Training and Development Opportunities

For this post, the normal working week is a five-day week, Monday to Friday. The normal working day will be 09.00 to 17.00.

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 on 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.

Finance Assistant Candidate Pack

The Wallace Collection Application Form Finance Assistant

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

Development Manager: Corporate Partnerships

Full Time, 40 hours per week
Permanent Contract

The Development Department’s key purpose is to increase the generation of income in order to enable the Collection to achieve its core aims and sustain and increase the supporter base of the museum. Alongside a fundraising revenue income target, the Development Department is seeking to raise funds for a masterplan that will reimagine and revitalise the museum’s spaces for the 21st century, preserving the charm and unique character of the building while improving access, sustainability and visitor experience.

The Development Manager: Corporate Partnerships role is to identify, secure and build new corporate relationships and partnerships that will deliver new income for the Collection. This new position will focus on developing new leads for corporate support, strengthening existing relationships and ensuring the Collection’s offer remains attractive in a changing landscape.

Close collaboration with all museum departments and strong internal communication will be essential to the post holder’s success. This role reports to the Head of Development.

Salary, Benefits and Working Hours

The salary for this post is between £36,500 to £42,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.

In addition, the post-holder will receive 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays and 2.5 ‘privilege’ days. Employees are also offered the following benefits:

• Membership of an Occupational Pension Scheme:
• Alpha – a defined benefit occupational pension scheme (28.97%)
• Partnership pension account - a stakeholder pension
• Interest free loans after six months satisfactory service:
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Cycle to work loan
• Eye Tests
• Occupational Health Service
• Annual Flu Jab
• Employee Assistance Programme:
• Services available 24/7 and 365 days per year to all employees
• Free therapy service of up to six sessions per issue, per year (each session lasts 45-50 minutes)
• First Aiders
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Parental Leave
• Training and Development Opportunities

For this post, the normal working week is a five-day week, Monday to Friday. The normal working day will be 09.00 to 17.00. However, some flexibility will be expected to support the general activities of the Department and museum.

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 on 16/01/2026. 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.

Development Manager Corporate Partnerships Candidate Pack

The Wallace Collection Application Form Development Manager Corporate Partnerships

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form