Hybrid Finance Assistant – Arts & Humanities

University of Southampton; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Job summary

University of Southampton is seeking an Assistant Accountant in the Finance Department to support the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. You will provide financial advice, prepare reports, and assist with procurement and invoicing for funded awards. The role requires analytical planning, strong customer service, and proactive staff support.

The post emphasizes collaboration within a large finance team, with a hybrid working model and a focus on equality and inclusion across the university.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance administration and budget monitoring.
• Excellent customer service skills and proactive staff support.
• Analytical thinker with ability to plan, prioritise, and organise.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial advice and support to academic staff with funded awards.
• Prepare financial position or summary reports and advise accordingly.
• Approve procurement of goods and services, promoting value for money.
• Handle invoicing and accounting transactions as required.
• Respond to budget enquiries and communicate with funders.

Skills

Analytical

Budget monitoring

Customer service

Proactive

Planning

Tools

Unit4 ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

University of Southampton is seeking an Assistant Accountant in the Finance Department to support the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. You will provide financial advice, prepare reports, and assist with procurement and invoicing for funded awards. The role requires analytical planning, strong customer service, and proactive staff support.

The post emphasizes collaboration within a large finance team, with a hybrid working model and a focus on equality and inclusion across the university.