Finance & Admin Officer Part Time

The Linnean Society of London

Key information

Contract: Permanent, part-time, onsite

Salary: £26,936-£33,000 per annum pro rata

Hours/Days of the week: 3 days a week. Ideally Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 9:30-17:30

Location: The Linnean Society, Burlington Courtyard, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BF

In post: Early 2027 depending on your notice period.

About the role

You will support the Director of Finance in managing the Society’s finances and service operations in line with the Society’s governing documents, and to ensure compliance with legal and financial responsibilities. You will be responsible for efficiently and accurately recording and processing the Society’s day-to-day transactions, performing accounting reconciliations, and administrating the income associated with the Society’s services.

Part of your working week will be to work alongside our Operations Assistant at Front of House, providing a welcoming, accessible and safe experience for all our visitors. We anticipate this will comprise approximately 20% of your workload, with the remaining 80% dedicated to finance duties.

About you

You have practical experience working effectively within a finance function, using finance systems and software and proven strong numeracy, accuracy and data analysis skills. Ideally, you are somebody that has had some experience in finance and are now eager to further develop your skills within a finance role.

You bring excellent IT skills, and you readily offer and accept help when needed. Your experience and excellent organisational skills mean you can switch between tasks while maintaining strong attention to detail. Plus, your approachable and adaptable nature allows you to make a positive contribution, even under pressure.

You enjoy engaging with a diverse range of individuals, whether in person, over the telephone, or via email, always doing so with patience, kindness, and calm confidence.

About the Society

We are a not-for-profit organisation and registered charity that delivers our charitable objectives in science, heritage, and education through our activities, events, and publications. Our collections, events and programmes share the vital stories of biodiversity loss and climate change, connecting with people of all ages and backgrounds.

Our mission is to cultivate a global community working for a world where nature is understood, valued, and protected.

About us

We are a not-for-profit organisation and registered charity that delivers our charitable objectives in science, heritage, and education through our activities, events, and publications. Our collections, events and programmes share the vital stories of biodiversity loss and climate change, connecting with people of all ages and backgrounds.

Our mission is to cultivate a global community working for a world where nature is understood, valued, and protected.

We are strongly supported by our growing international membership.

Our offices, library and collection are housed in a Grade II listed building in Burlington Courtyard in Piccadilly, London.

About the team

We are a kind, supportive team of 24 staff, with big ambitions and a huge commitment to the work we do.

We value an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are appreciated, and everyone has the opportunity to contribute, grow, and thrive. We don’t look for colleagues who simply fit our current culture; we look for people who expand it. We warmly welcome applications from all eligible candidates, of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Further information

Please note that successful candidate will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor license therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.