Faculty Accountant

Are you a qualified (or finalist) accountant that would like to use your skills to contribute to shaping the future of healthcare? Then we have the opportunity for you!

We are currently looking to recruit a Faculty Accountant to join us at the School of Healthcare, Enterprise and Innovation as the work we do continues to expand. While the role is advertised for 1fte, we are open to considering 0.8fte - 1fte adjusted role, which can be discussed should you proceed to interview.

Who are We?

The School of Healthcare Enterprise and Innovation (HEI) is the home of several high-profile government contracts, such as the NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre (NETSCC) and the Southampton Health Technology Assessment Centre (SHTAC), as well as other consultancy services and strategic new business. HEI delivers nationally important, internationally recognised work. We are pioneering excellence in healthcare enterprise and innovation, directly benefiting our economy and society through significant knowledge exchange, partnerships and quality performance.

What is the role?

This role will help to support the work of HEI, as it continues to grow and develop as a unique school focused on Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise opportunities. Some of the key activities in this role are:

Producing monthly management accountants

Develop, implement and maintain robust finance procedures

Contribute to HEI wide projects using specialist knowledge and/or lead short-term projects

Provide advice on financial and contractual aspects of new funding applications and on-going projects.

Who are we looking for?

You will be a qualified accountant or finalist with track record of passing exams. Training will be provided to ensure you are able to work within HEI and University guidelines but some of the key skills we look for in a candidate are:

Good working knowledge of accounting systems or the principles they operate with

Ability to provide accurate and timely specialist guidance on complex issues

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Flexible approach to work and able to reevaluate and reprioritise your workload

Collaborative worker

Willingness to learn, adapt and challenge inefficient ways of working

How do we look after you?

We know that we can’t deliver our work without our people, so our staff wellbeing is so important to us. This commitment is reflected in having been awarded Gold for several years in a row in MIND’s Workplace Wellbeing Index!

Additionally as an employee of the university you will enjoy all the benefits that come with this including

Generous Holiday allowance of 30 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays + 6 University Closure days

Excellent Family Friendly policies

Hybrid Working

Salary Sacrifice benefits including

AXA Private Healthcare, UNUM Dental Plan, Cycle scheme

Excellent career development and training opportunities

Generous Pension Scheme

Friendly and pleasant working environment.

For a full list of benefits click here

We are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and equality of opportunity. We select candidates based on merit and ability and aspire to thrive in the diversity of our workforce.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Ardel Richardson, Head of Faculty Finance, email A.F.Richardson@soton.ac.uk

Please note

Interview date will be 1st July 2026. Interviews will be held in person at Chilworth Science Park.

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 11.59 pm UK time on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.

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