Academic Finance Assistant - Hybrid Work, Impactful Support

Cyber Security Academy Southampton; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southampton is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join the Finance Department, supporting the Faculty of Arts and Humanities with financial advice, budgeting, and reporting across funded awards.

You will provide financial guidance to academic staff, prepare position reports, and assist with procurement approvals and invoicing. This role embraces a hybrid working approach and a commitment to value for money and best practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance administration and budget monitoring.
• Analytical mindset with strong planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and proactive staff support.
• Proficient in Word and Excel; comfortable with Unit4 ERP.
• Ability to prioritise workloads in a dynamic, complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial advice and support to academic staff with research and funded awards.
• Prepare financial position or summary reports and interpret findings for staff.
• Act as approver for procurement of goods/services and promote best practice.
• Handle invoicing and other accounting transactions as required.
• Respond to budget enquiries and communicate with funders on procedures.

Skills

Finance administration

Budget monitoring

Analytical thinking

Planning and organising

Customer service

Proactive approach

Tools

Unit4 ERP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

University of Southampton is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join the Finance Department, supporting the Faculty of Arts and Humanities with financial advice, budgeting, and reporting across funded awards.

You will provide financial guidance to academic staff, prepare position reports, and assist with procurement approvals and invoicing. This role embraces a hybrid working approach and a commitment to value for money and best practices.