Finance Administrator 12months FTC

Job Introduction

Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and looking for an opportunity to make an impact in a dynamic finance environment? Join our team at Sodexo, supporting the University of Greenwich contract and helping us deliver innovative solutions to our clients and stakeholders.

As a Finance Administrator (12m FTC), you’ll play a pivotal role in providing accurate financial and administrative support to our Commercial Finance Manager and operational teams. You’ll be a trusted partner for key stakeholders from on-site managers to senior leaders ensuring smooth financial operations across multiple campuses.

This is a client-facing, fast-paced position where no two days are the same. From managing payroll to supporting month-end processes, you’ll be at the heart of keeping the contract running efficiently and effectively.

What you’ll do:

•  Oversee daily, weekly, monthly, and year-end financial activities.

• Support the month-end process with accurate accruals, cost reporting, and reconciliations.

• Process weekly and monthly payroll, including adjustments and reporting, for UK sites.

• Raise and manage purchase orders, invoices, and supplier payments to ensure smooth cash flow.

• Maintain and update financial trackers and PPM contract records.

• Provide business partnering support to site managers and portfolio leads.

• Assist with ad-hoc administrative and financial tasks to ensure operational excellence.

What you bring:

• Essential:

  • Proven experience in a finance or administrative role.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

  • Strong numerical skills and a keen eye for detail.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to work independently and within a team.

  • Highly organised, proactive, and able to meet tight deadlines.

• Desirable:

  • Knowledge of SAP.

  • Experience in facilities management or a similar environment

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

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

Package Description

Finance Administrator – University of Greenwich

• £13.85 per hour
• 40 hours per week
• Working: Monday to Friday - 1 day working from home
• Location:  University of Greenwich, London (Greenwich / Avery Hill Campus) 
• Full Time - 12months Fixed Term contract

About the Company

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.