Assistant Accountant

Part Time Permanent (28 hours per week)

The closing date for this position is: 25^th of April 2025

Interviews: week commencing the 12^th of May 2025

The Professional Services finance team are seeking to appoint a new Assistant Accountant to be part of our busy team of 8 accountants and 6 accountancy support staff. The whole team looks after the finances of the non- academic areas of the University, totalling £240m, and ranging from Residences and Estates, to IT and HR and student careers and wellbeing.

The prime responsibility of the post will be assisting the Estates Accountant with month end and year end tasks, analysis and reconciliation, and query resolution. The person will be a main contact for Catering Services, meeting regularly the with non-finance budget holder and providing advice and support. This role is a part of the team and will require supporting team members during peak workloads. 

You will be well organised, with excellent communication skills and capable of effectively processing a high volume of tasks on a daily basis. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and can prioritise their work to meet deadlines in a busy environment. Effective communication, IT and customer service skills are essential to the role.

We are currently following a hybrid working model, with a minimum of two days per week in the office. There is the opportunity to work more days in the office as desired. The successful applicant should be available to work on Highfield campus as and when there is a requirement. Working pattern will be discussed with the successful candidate.

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 and sexual orientations, opens up a wealth of possibilities for Southampton.

As well as additional benefits that will make your life easier, such as a holiday allowance of 20 days plus bank holidays, flexi time and 6 additional University closure days. We will support your long-term future too, with access to a pension scheme, subsidised health and fitness facilities, and a range of discounts. Study packages are also available following a competitive selection process.

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