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Job requirements
Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Trust Values
Patient First
- Trust Values
Working Together
- Trust Values
Always Improving
- Qualifications, knowledge and experience
AAT intermediate level / NVQ Level 3
- Qualifications, knowledge and experience
GCSEs (grades 9-5; A*-C) including Mathematics and English or equivalent experience
- Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Some knowledge of finance procedures e.g. petty cash, systems, VAT
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Previous experience of clerical, finance or customer service work
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: R&D Finance Assistant- Operational Finance
Contract Type: Permanent
Under current Home Office rules, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in Research & Development Finance as an R&D Finance Assistant - Operational Finance. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop financial and analytical skills while supporting the delivery of high-quality financial services to research and development business units.
As an R&D Finance Assistant, you will provide essential financial and administrative support to the Research & Development Finance function. Working under the guidance of senior finance colleagues, you will assist with financial administration, invoice processing, reporting, reconciliations, and the resolution of financial queries. You will play a key role in ensuring financial information is processed accurately and that stakeholders receive timely and effective support.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful Candidate will be responsible for
- Raising invoices and requisitions within the Oracle financial system. Assisting with financial data entry, journals, spreadsheets, and control accounts.
- Investigating invoices, payment, payroll, and coding queries.
- Supporting the production of monthly management reports.
- Liaising with budget holders, suppliers, and finance colleagues to resolve financial issues.
- Monitoring and following up outstanding debts and escalating issues when required.
- Maintaining accurate financial records, databases, and reporting information.
Person Specification Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential
- AAT Intermediate Level, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent qualification.
- GCSE Mathematics and English (Grades 9-5/A*-C) or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of finance procedures, such as petty cash, financial systems, and VAT. Desirable
- Previous experience in a clerical, finance, or customer service role.
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This advert is for R&D Finance Assistant- Operational Finance with University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust in Southampton, England. It is listed as a Finance officer role. The advertised salary is £25760.00 to £27476.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Oct 2026.
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