Accounts Supervisor

• 40 hours per week
• Monday - Friday - 8am - 5pm
• £13.46 per hour
• Free Car parking

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Job Description:

We are looking for a highly detail-oriented Accounts Supervisor to join our team at WO's & Sgts Mess BO2, Merville Barracks, Circular Road South, Colchester. This role will involve overseeing the accounting, trading, and billing operations within the Mess, as well as overseeing the running of the day-to-day operations of the two bars located within the Mess, ensuring smooth operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining financial accuracy, ensuring compliance with company policies, and delivering exceptional administrative support. Additionally, you will look after stock and inventory management, ensuring accuracy and resolving any issues with the tills and pricing.

What you’ll do:

• Providing general administrative support to assist the Mess Manager in daily operations
• Manage all accounting, billing, and trading requirements while adhering to company and mess policies.

• Accurately input financial data into the system in compliance with legislative and company regulations.

• Process weekly/monthly charges and assist in producing mess bills.

• Provide financial reports to relevant stakeholders, ensuring full visibility of the mess's financial position.

• Ensure timely collection and banking of revenues, reconciling cash daily to prevent discrepancies.

• Maintain compliance with security procedures regarding cash handling and storage.

• Address member queries accurately and professionally.

• Produce reports and maintain records in line with company and legal requirements.

• Actively promote employee engagement and support recruitment, induction, and performance reviews for assigned employees.

• Ensure adherence to health and safety procedures and compliance with regulatory standards, including the Defence Quality Management System (DQMS).

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and take corrective action when necessary.

• Support your management team closely
• Ensure tasks are completed within a timely manner to support the sites needs
• Oversee the 2 mess bars, ensuring smooth operations
• Monitor stock levels and track variances, maintaining a good understanding of stock inventory.
• Ensure accurate stock tracking to identify discrepancies and prevent issues.
• Review and correct prices on tills, ensuring pricing accuracy for customers.
• Analyse stock variances, identifying reasons and taking corrective action as needed.
• Other duties may be requested depending on support needed

What you bring:

• Proven experience in transaction processing within an accounts environment.
• A keen eye for detail in managing stock inventory and identifying discrepancies
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
• Strong knowledge of written and spoken English.
• Customer service-focused with a commitment to providing a helpful, prompt, and responsive service.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and accounting systems
• Accurate data entry skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience dealing with individuals and teams at different levels.
• Excellent telephone manner and ability to provide a high standard of service to clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and remain calm under pressure

What we offer:

• Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
• Career development opportunities within Sodexo
• A friendly and supportive work environment
• Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
• Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
• Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications

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