Overhead Accountant
Job Introduction
We’re currently looking for an Overhead Accountant to join our Finance team of three finance and accountancy professionals based in our offices in Salford (right next to Media City). You’ll provide cost centre management within all central functions which includes management and control of balance sheet and P&L.
As the first point of contact for senior budget holders you’ll be able to build strong relationship, truly partnering with the business, you’ll be capable of establishing good rapport with customers and have the ability to drive meetings forwards to enable budget sign off.
You’ll be responsible for producing accurate monthly management accounts and provide future predictions alerting the business to any overspend or potential opportunities. You’ll be flexible in your approach, proactive, responsive and able to adapt to changing environments. You’ll be able to think methodically, organising yourself well and in a methodical manner, your attention to detail will be impeccable.
You may currently be working in a Management or Overhead Accountant role and be looking to get more senior stakeholder exposure or crave the opportunity to work in a complex and high-volume organisation, this role will keep you on your toes and give you the opportunity to professionally challenge yourself and develop your skillset further.
Role Responsibility
- First point of contact for senior budget holders, across central functions with regards to cost centre management
- Drive meetings with senior budget holders to create and finalise budgets (annually) and forecasts (quarterly).
- Solely responsible for producing accurate and timely Management Accounts on a monthly basis
- Produce commentary for designated remit as determined by UK Reporting
- Highlight any risk or opportunities on financial performance to budget holders and Overhead Controller
- Support Overhead Controller in reporting expected Landing positions
- Build and maintain relationships with senior budget holders through regular reviews to aid and increase understanding of their business areas and make challenges where appropriate
The Ideal Candidate
What’s essential:
- Part Qualified / Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACCA) with 2-3 years Management Accounting experience
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent financial acumen and analytical skills
- Ability and confidence to build and maintain relationships with finance and non-finance colleagues
- Ability to consistently deliver in a volume driven environment taking ownership of reported financials
Where we can be flexible:
• SAP / Essbase skills
About the Company
In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, Defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.
Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.
We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to further engage ex-forces personnel and reservists. Those applying for roles with us who meet the essential criteria advertised under the ‘ideal candidate’ on the vacancy advertised are guaranteed to progress within the selection process
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