Heritage is for everybody, and we are here for heritage.
Heritage lives in places and people, memories and stories, artefacts and traditions. It can connect us all to the past, and to each other. It can make us happier, strengthen every community, and help shape society for the better. Everybody should be able to enjoy the benefits it brings.
That's why, as a charity, we care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures. And it's why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to enjoy, learn, play and create.
We are looking for a Assistant Systems Accountant to join our team. The role is full time and permanent, working 36 hours per week.
We offer flexible working arrangements where the role allows. This role can be based at one of our sites or offices, at home, or worked on a hybrid pattern. You will be required to attend our London and/or Swindon offices on a frequent basis, for one day a week initially, dropping to one or two days a month. If the majority of your working week will be based at our London office (Wood Street), you will receive a premium on top of the advertised salary. This will be discussed further at interview.
The Benefits
- Salary from £45,624, depending on skills, experience and location
- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata, rising to 28 days after 3 years
- Matched pension contributions up to 10%
- The opportunity to progress your career within the heritage sector
- Apprenticeship opportunities
- Subscriptions to professional bodies
- Free access to all English Heritage sites for you and up to six friends and family members
- 25% discount in our shops and cafes
- Enhanced maternity, paternity or shared parental leave
- Options to buy additional leave
- An inclusive working atmosphere everybody is supported from all backgrounds, religions and with different needs
- Opportunities to go to some of our great live music and history events
This is a great opportunity to work within our finance team and interact with multiple areas of the organisation.
What's more, as part of our charity bringing history to life, you'll be supported and encouraged to share your ideas, inspire others and make a difference to the way England's rich past is experienced.
As part of our recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Employment will be subject to satisfactory clearance, and DBS checks will be conducted periodically throughout employment.
As the Assistant Systems Accountant, you'll be a critical link between Finance and Technology Services (IT), responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial data flow between existing systems and the Finance System, Integra Centros, and will be involved in the planning for new systems to ensure optimal implementation from a Finance perspective. This will enable accurate reporting to help drive financial decision making, supporting the organisation in achieving its objective of Financial Sustainability.
As well as the opportunity to to play a part in in-flight projects and work packages to help deliver changes to systems that process financial transactions, you will also support the day-to-day administration and management of existing finance systems and reporting tools.
To be considered for the Assistant Systems Accountant role, you'll need:
- to be a fully or part-qualified accountant (e.g. ACCA, CIMA)
- to have experience and a good working knowledge of Integra Centros (or similar finance systems), NAV2013 and Business Central along with add-on solutions such as Power BI and associated AI tools
- to be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software and are to an advanced level in Microsoft Excel
- excellent attention to detail and possess strong communication skills, coupled with an enthusiastic, positive and flexible approach
- to be comfortable working collaboratively with both other areas of the business and external 3rd party service support
Interviews will be held in the week commencing 7th September 2026 - on MS Teams or in person at the Wood Street (London) / Engine House (Swindon) offices
If you would like to talk to us e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact Kevin Churchill, Systems Accountant, on [email protected]. No agencies please.
Find out more about us and what we do: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/ You can also meet some of our people and hear about why they enjoy working with us: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/our-people/careers-with-us/
Everybody's welcome at English Heritage
Forget the stereotypes. It takes thousands of people from every background to care for England's heritage and open it up for everybody to enjoy. We're looking for every type of person with every kind of skill and experience, and we're committed to making sure that English Heritage is an equitable, diverse and inclusive place to work. You can connect with others through our EDI networks as a member or ally. These include Ethnic Diversity, Faith & Belief, Social Equity, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergence, Age, Disability and Gender Health and Wellbeing.
We take wellbeing seriously. We are committed to ensuring everyone feels safe at work and can carry out their role. To support this, we have a network of Mental Health First aiders, regular information and awareness events, unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Programme and work with our people to implement reasonable adjustments.
Closing date: 28/08/2026 23:59:59
