Accountant (Inter Company)

Job Introduction

We are currently recruiting an Inter Company Accountant based from offices in Salford Quays. This is a 12 month contract to cover someone who has moved into a new role internally. You will be responsible for ensuring Intercompany policies on cross charging are met, and intercompany reporting is accurate & timely. Also responsible for ensuring the accuracy of balance sheet accounting for Payroll, for Business Services managed segments. We are ideally looking for an accountant currently studying who has shared service experience

Sodexo is the 18th largest employer in the world, with some 420,000 employees working across 80 countries globally. In the UK and Ireland, we have 34,000 employees providing integrated services across some 2,300 client sites, including corporate offices, hospitals, schools, universities, prisons, military garrisons, sports stadia and visitor attractions.

Role Responsibility

INTERCOMPANY SPECIFIC

• Preparation & input of intercompany journals in line with Intercompany policy, ensuring adequacy of supporting documentation.
• Review authorisation of intercompany invoices to ensure amounts charged are in line with policy and agreed up front.
• Monthly agreement in HFM of all intercompany balances (P&L & balance sheet) with all segments who whom trade has taken place, in line with Group Timetable.
• Complete monthly intercompany balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist and perform UAT Testing

PAYROLL SPECIFIC

• Monthly reconciliation of Payroll Creditor balance sheet accounts & reporting of risks within those accounts.
• Processing  Court order administration fees
• Ensuring accuracy in the payment of deductions to payroll vendors through robust control processes
• Reconciliation/Cleardown of flexible benefits/pension accounts
• Key point of contact for internal & external auditors

The Ideal Candidate

• Part qualified accountant  or significant experience of working within Finance environment 
• Knowledge of SAP or other large ERP system
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of customers and their needs and delivers on promises made
• Experience and ability to continually drive process improvement and efficiencies whilst maintaining a secure control environment

Desirable

• Shared Service Centre experience preferred

About the Company

Sodexo is a global business operating in 80 countries and ranked as the 18th largest employer in the world. We deliver a diverse range of onsite services to our clients ranging from construction, food services and reception through to security and ground maintenance in offices, schools, hospitals, prisons, military basis, oil rigs and hospitality events. We have an unrivalled reputation for building long lasting partnerships with our clients, enabling them to focus on their core business whilst improving the quality of life for their customers.

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do and we understand that the best people can only be recruited and retained through encouragement, investment and support therefore we value the contribution our employees make to the business and continuously celebrate their achievements. We have a passionate commitment to diversity and inclusion and believe each team member has something unique to offer. By embracing this diversity, we enhance our business, strengthen our offer and create an inclusive environment where everyone feels able to fully contribute.