accountant Southampton, England
Job description
The Faculty of Environmental & Life Sciences finance team are seeking to appoint a part time (0.6FTE, 21 hours a week Tues-Thurs) Faculty Accountant - qualified or a finalist - to be part of our professional team.
The prime responsibility of the post will be to act as the main point of contact for the financial management of all accounts relating to one of our five schools in the faculty. This will involve carrying out a range of professional accountancy tasks to assist in planning, forecasting, monitoring and year-end process to assist the Head of School to maintain budgetary control.
You will be well organised, with excellent analytical and numeracy skills, with an eye for detail and capable of effectively managing a wide range of simultaneous projects/activities. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and can prioritise their work in order to meet deadlines in a busy environment. Good communication, IT and customer service skills are essential to the role.
The successful candidate will be line-managing 1 member of staff. This role will include flexible working between Home and Highfield campus, which is where key stakeholders are based. Further details can be discussed at interview stage.
We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse culture at the University and creating an environment where people can balance successful careers with their commitments and interests outside of work. Our flexible working practices, including a hybrid working model, where employees can split their working time between the office and home, support our belief that this balance brings long-lasting benefits for our institution as well as our people. 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, opens up a wealth of possibilities for Southampton.
The University also offers many other benefits:
Competitive Salary
Pension Scheme
30 days holidays pro-rata, with an extra 8 fixed days during the year
Discounted access to on campus sports, arts and culture facilities
Wide range of discounts from national and international shops and services.
Further details:
- Job Description and Person Specification
As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.
Apply by midnight on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or [email protected] quoting the job number.
