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Finance Assistant

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Job Introduction

Sodexo are currently recruiting for a number of brand new opportunities due to growth in our Corporate Services segment. Sodexo is the 19th largest employer worldwide, operating in 80 countries and employing 427,000 employees worldwide, we are the leader in Quality of Life services. Sodexo is not only a growth company; it is also a people-oriented company that places quality of life of its 100 million consumers at the centre of its mission. Join our teams and experience their passion and the unique Sodexo spirit!


As part of this exciting period of growth, we are looking for two Finance Assistants to join our team, where you'll provide effective financial and administrative support to the Finance Manager and Operational team whilst playing a key role during the month end process.

Role Responsibility

  • Raising of invoices and purchase orders for both core and reactive works ensuring smooth and efficient cash flow process. Dealing with any overdue invoice queries
  • Liaise with Account Managers & Management Accountant to improve contract & team performance
  • Highlight any issues or risks which may impact the successful delivery of the contract
  • Month end journal preparation including accruals & prepayments
  • Develop & maintain effective financial processes & reconciliations across the contract
  • Assist with the monthly reporting packs and Microsoft reporting
  • Ad hoc requests for contract information
 

The Ideal Candidate


You'll have the ability to prioritise, manage your own workload, be flexible, cope with demand and achieve deadlines, whilst possessing the following skills;


Essential

  • Proficient in Microsoft packages particularly Excel
  • Attention to detail and accuracy is essential
  • Ability to work on own initiative and be proactive, working quickly and accurately under pressure whilst achieving deadlines
  • Aptitude for numerical work and analysis
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A structured but flexible manner of working with the ability to prioritise and manage your own workload
  • A team player attitude with an individual sense of ownership

Desirable

  • AAT or equivalent qualification is desirable but not essential
  • SAP experience is desirable
  • Previous experience within the facilities management sector is desirable but not essential

About the Company


 
At Sodexo, we believe that by developing our people we can make a real difference to their individual success and the success of the business, therefore you will work in a collaborative manner with the sales and account management colleagues as well as service operations teams. It will be your responsibility to drive innovation through your team, bring fresh ideas and drive services that improve quality of life for our Clients and Consumers.


If you would like more information to understand what it is like to work for Sodexo and a career in Corporate Services, please follow the link below;

Careers within Corporate Clients

 

Salary £30000 - £35000
Frequency Annual
Job Reference SDX/RF784/35524/NS
Contract Type Permanent – Full Time
Closing Date 20 July, 2018
Job Category Finance
Business Unit UK Corporate Services
Location Reading, England
Posted on 19 June, 2018

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