Accountancy Assistant

4 weeks ago


Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Full time

Interviews: Planned from w/c 9th Sept 2024

A fantastic opportunity to join the University of Southampton, who is a founding member of the Russell Group and an institution which has an international reputation for research and is one of the UK's leading research-intensive universities. We are seeking to appoint an Accountancy Assistant to work as part of a professional team within the Finance directorate. The Team is responsible for key aspects of research finance services across the University; the successful candidate will be part of a close-knit team where the emphasis is on supporting each other and providing an excellent service to our world-leading academics.

The role will ideally suit someone with an aptitude for finance; who is diligent, proactive and analytical. They will support research finance and administration following legal and financial guidelines to cost research applications, acceptance of new research awards, guidance and support, providing financial advice and communicating with academics and other professional services colleagues.

The successful candidate will be well organised, with good communication skills and self motivated to manage their own workload, prioritising tasks and working to deadlines. Comfortable with learning new IT systems, where you will use the University accounting and costing systems for which training will be provided. Candidates with prior accounting knowledge and experience will be preferrable and customer service skills are essential to the role.

This role will include hybrid working between Home and Highfield main campus with the expectations of two office days and would consider applications requesting part time working. Further details can be discussed at interview stage.

We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse culture at the University and creating an environment where people can balance successful careers with their commitments and interests outside of work. Our flexible working practices, including a hybrid working model, where employees can split their working time between the office and home, support our belief that this balance brings long-lasting benefits for our institution as well as our people.

We believe equality and diversity are fundamental to making the University of Southampton a vibrant, proud and successful organisation. A diverse workforce, with people from different racial, educational and social backgrounds and a range of ages, opens up a wealth of possibilities for Southampton.

The University also offers many other benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Pension Scheme
  • Holidays including extra 8 days during the year
  • Discounted access to on-campus sports, arts, and culture facilities
  • Wide range of discounts from national and international shops and services

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