Assistant Accountant

University of South Hampton; Highfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Assistant Accountant to join a dynamic finance team. This role involves assisting with financial tasks, providing support to budget holders, and ensuring effective communication within the team. The position offers a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility while maintaining a strong focus on teamwork. With a commitment to equality and diversity, the organization fosters an inclusive culture that values contributions from all backgrounds. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment while managing a substantial budget for various university services.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexi time

6 additional University closure days

Pension scheme

Subsidised health and fitness facilities

Discounts

Study packages available

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to process high volumes of tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Estates Accountant with month-end and year-end tasks.
• Provide support and advice to non-finance budget holders.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

IT skills

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

The closing date for this position is: 25th of April; interviews week commencing the 12th of May.

The Professional Services finance team is 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, totaling £240m, ranging from Residences and Estates to IT, 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 with the 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.

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 [phone] or [e-mail] quoting the job number.