Job Description

Job Details
Section
Business Support
Location:
Highfield Campus
Salary
30,805 to 35,116 per annum
Full Time Permanent
Closing Date:
Friday 25 July 2025
Interview Date
To be confirmed
Reference
3162825RR

We are seeking to recruit two Assistant Accountant roles based in the finance department and providing support to Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences (1 x vacancy) and Faculty of Social Sciences (1 x vacancy)


We will be running a joint recruitment exercise, creating an exciting opportunity to join a large finance department in a Research and Teaching intensive University


The roles are available for candidates look to work between 80% and 100% full time equivalent (4-5 days) and we appoint against a scale in accordance to University employment policy, scale starting point is 30,805 pro-rata

About You

The position will suit someone with proven finance administration and budget monitoring experience who can use their existing knowledge in this area to support a wide variety of staff and activities. It is essential that you have excellent customer service skills, together with a pro-active approach in supporting staff and students. You must be analytical and skilled at planning and organising and able to prioritise your own workload within a dynamic and complex environment. You should be proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel as well as comfortable working with financial systems (specific training will be provided, the University uses Unit4 ERP)

About the Role

The prime responsibility of the post will be to provide financial advice and support to academic staff with research and other funded awards. The post holder will be part of a team with specific responsibility for a School or Dept within the Faculty. Responsibilities will include the provision of financial position or summary reports, the interpretation there of and advise accordingly; act as an approver for procurement of goods and services whilst promoting value for money and best practice; invoicing and other accounting transactions as required. You will also be required to answer budget enquiries, communicate with funders and advise on the use of appropriate procedures in given situations.

About the University

The University of Southampton's mission is to change the world for the better. As a world-leading, research-intensive university, with a strong and high-quality educational offering, it is renowned for its innovation and enterprise and sits within the top 1% of universities worldwide.

Inclusive Recruitment

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, supports 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.



We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.


Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.