At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Finance Team to support mental health services through effective accounting and administration.
- Company: Solent Mind, the largest mental health charity in Hampshire, dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic team with excellent career growth and a commitment to workplace wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in mental health while developing your finance and admin skills.
- Qualifications: Good IT and communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 24975 - 26905 £ per year.
Salary: £24,975 to 26,905 pro rata per annum (Solent Mind band B). In line with organisational policy, new appointments will ordinarily be made at the starting salary point of the advertised grade.
Hours: 37h per week (part time can also be considered)
Location: Southampton
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Closing Date: Monday 28 September 2026 (11.59pm)
About the role
This is an opportunity to join the Solent Mind Finance Team as a Finance Administrator. The role helps deliver an effective accounting service and help our budget holders to deliver the mental health support services they provide. This is an opportunity to work within a dynamic and evolving Finance Team to improve processes, data quality and make a difference. Training will be provided and the work is varied and interesting due to our portfolio of charitable activities. This role will also support with general administrative tasks such as supporting effective governance for the Senior Management Team (SMT), along with general admin including email inboxes, updating rota schedules and coordinating centrally held records. You will also provide support administration for the Board including meetings, annual reporting checklists, supporting inductions and events.
About you
You will need the experience and skills to quickly learn the role covering the main finance transactional functions and general administrative support tasks. You will need good IT and communication skills to help improve the service to Senior Management Team and to budget holders. You will need to have problem solving skills, able to generate ideas and identify opportunities to benefit colleagues.
About us
Solent Mind is the largest mental health charity in Hampshire. It is part of a network of 125 local Minds in England and Wales, which are independent charities affiliated to Mind. Solent Mind has its own board of trustees and raises its own funds to deliver its services, support and training tailored to the needs of people living in Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight. Solent Mind has a gold award for Workplace Wellbeing Index 2022/2023 and has signed up to be a Mindful Employer.
You will be asked about gaps in your employment at interview and you will need to provide proof of your right to work in the UK before you start your employment. Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor this role as we do not hold a sponsorship licence. Any offer for this role will be subject to a relevant Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and receiving your references. We welcome people from all the communities we work in to apply for a role within Solent Mind, especially those with experience of mental health problems. Offers are made based on merit.
Finance Administrator in Southampton employer: Solent Mind
Solent Mind is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering a supportive work culture in the vibrant city of Southampton. With hybrid working options, employees enjoy flexibility while contributing to meaningful initiatives that make a real difference in the community. The organisation fosters collaboration and innovation, providing ample opportunities for career development in the rewarding field of fundraising.
