Assistant Finance Manager, Wessex Institute

National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Evaluation, Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre (NETSCC) / Wessex Institute

Why Wessex Institute?

The Wessex Institute is a large enterprise unit within the Faculty of Medicine (University of Southampton), and is focused on providing high quality, practice-based research evidence to support decision makers in health and social care. Our capabilities are broad, ranging from public/patient involvement in research, priority setting, research funding, managing the delivery of research, publishing and disseminating research findings. Wessex Institute offers excellent benefits including generous holidays, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to develop your career in a professional and friendly working environment.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to making Wessex Institute a vibrant, proud and successful organisation. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, with the belief that excellence will be achieved through recognising the value of every individual. The University of Southampton is an institution in the top one percent of world universities and has an international reputation for research, teaching and enterprise activities.

Staff at the Wessex Institute are currently working remotely in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and it is likely that the successful candidate will also be required to. Once the threat from COVID-19 lessens and the Wessex Institute re-opens its physical workplace, some remote and flexible working will be considered on an individual basis, depending on team roles, locations and logistics.

About the role

An opportunity has arisen to work within the Finance and Contracts team, supporting the Finance Managers with the financial administration of programmes within the Wessex Institute. You will initially be responsible for reviewing projects' financial reconciliation statements ensuring they adhere to funders' financial regulations, carry out contract variations as well as manage project payments. There will be an opportunity to get involved with other duties as required. You will provide accountancy support and general financial advice to both internal and external stakeholders.

You will be educated to an HNC, A-Level, NVQ3 level standard with proven work experience acquired in relevant roles and job-related training and have a minimum of AAT qualification. You will be a well-organised, analytical and self-motivated individual who is able to prioritise their own workload and use initiative to adapt and refine working practices.

This is an outstanding opportunity in a developing organisation. In addition, the University offers many benefits of a good employer - a pension scheme, generous holiday allowance as well as excellent leisure and arts facilities.

Staff are working remotely in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and it is likely that the successful candidate will also be required to. When the Wessex Institute returns to its physical workplace, some remote and flexible working will be considered, depending on team roles, locations and logistics.

If you would like to discuss this post in more detail, please contact Renee Lewin, email rl1c06@soton.ac.uk .

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.