Be a part of the University of Southampton, an institution which has an international reputation for research and is one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities. It is among the top 20 in the UK and with over £500 million in research activity spread across a wide range of disciplines.
An exciting time for the University of Southampton, with the recent formation of a new centralised Finance Research Hub. We are seeking to appoint Accountancy Assistant to work as part of a professional team responsible for research funding for the whole University.
The team currently consists of 23 people and is ever growing to meet the demands of the academics and researchers.
The post will involve research finance and administration; following complex financial guidelines, costing applications, providing financial advice, setting up processes, reporting on activity, audit requirements, contracts, awards administration, communication with both internal and external stakeholders and working with applicants to maximise cost recovery.
To be successful you should be well organised, analytical and self-motivated, with excellent communication skills, a working knowledge of Excel, and some accounting knowledge. An interest in pursuing a financial qualification is desirable, support for which is available on a competitive basis. You will use the University accounting systems for which training will be provided.
We offer a great package, which includes a generous annual and parental leave, plus 8 bank holidays and 6 additional University closure days, a pension scheme, on-site sports, arts and culture facilities and a wide range of discounts from national and international shops and services.
Application Procedure
You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Hannah Farrance (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 2507. Please quote reference 1162119RR-R on all correspondence.
Closing Date: 10 Nov 2019
Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative
