International Projects Accountant

University of Southampton - Operations

Interviews will take place on the 19th August 2026

The University of Southampton is a world‑leading, research‑intensive university, recognised globally for excellence, innovation and enterprise. We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated qualified accountant to join our Finance Department and play a key role in supporting the financial development and operation of the University’s Transnational Education (TNE) activities. This is an exciting opportunity to work with our international campuses, strategic partnerships and new global delivery models, contributing to projects that expand the University’s global footprint.

You will prepare and maintain financial models for new and established international activities, provide timely financial analysis to support decision making, and help ensure consistent and compliant financial processes across our overseas operations. The role also involves liaising with international colleagues and external advisors, supporting overseas registrations and operational set up, and acting as a key point of contact for finance matters across our global partnerships.

This role is ideal for a qualified accountant looking to develop specialist expertise in international operations, project appraisal and cross border financial processes within a supportive and collaborative environment.

What we can offer you

Working at the University of Southampton gives you access to a wide range of benefits in addition to our competitive rates of pay. Our core benefits include pension scheme membership; a generous annual leave allowance (supplemented by University closure days and public holidays) and excellent family leave arrangements (including maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave). All our benefits can be viewed here: Benefits Explained website.

If you wish to discuss the role in more detail, please email Zoe Marlow, Director of TNE, Z.Marlow@soton.ac.uk for an informal conversation.

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.