Finance Administrator

Job Introduction

About the role

At Sodexo we know how important our family of administrators are – keeping our site running smoothly for our guests and colleagues. We have a fantastic opportunity for an Payroll and Finance Administrator to join our prestigious team at Newcastle United Football Club

Being the go-to person for our team, you’ll be super organised and assisting with a variety of tasks, from supporting finance, invoices and payments as well as responding to email/phone calls.

A few things about you

We want you to bring your can-do attitude, flexible approach, and your great reliability with you, when you join us. Don’t forget to bring you excellent attention to detail and exceptional communication skills too!

Being a team player is important, but you’ll also need to be able to work well on your own! Previous experience in a similar role would be ideal, but if you have great people skills, we’d love to hear from you!

Role Responsibility

• To process weekly payroll
• Assist HR with casual staff administration such as the leaver process, filing of leavers.
• Changing casual pay rates in line with yearly minimum wage changes
• Processing of match and event timesheets
• Processing of invoices and purchase orders
• Changing pay rates in relation to age
• Complete any and all administration duties as and when required.
• Ensure all necessary filing is kept up to date.
• To ensure any sensitive information is stored securely, and in line with GDPR.
• Attend all necessary team meetings, training sessions and one-to-ones as directed.
• Be flexible & adaptable to changes, working in different areas as necessary due to business demands, to further develop own skills or in line with any reasonable request.
• To complete any reasonable request.
• To work match days and events to support match check in and Commercial duties on the day

The Ideal Candidate

Essential:

• Polite and professional telephone manner.
• Previous experience in administration.
• Ability to organise, multitask, prioritise, and work well under pressure.
• Adaptable to change and flexible in approach to work.
• Payroll experience and using UDC and SAP
• Use of labour management systems
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft packages; particularly Excel, Outlook and Word
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients and employees.

at all levels

• Achieve set, standards and operate to performance criteria; for example, health and safety, hygiene

Desirable:

• Experience working within sports and leisure or stadia.

Package Description

• 24 hours per week 
• £12 per hour
• Many employee benefits, rewards and recognition.

About the Company

Sodexo Live!
We’re Experience Makers. 
And go-getters, fanatic foodies, and community pillars. 

At Sodexo Live! build a career where ‘everyday’ is anything but normal. Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring personality, your background, and your desire for delighting others. In return we’ll give you all you need to thrive.

We Belong to a team that feels like family, ACT with purpose and be inclusive, Thrive in our career, while able to Be Live in the moment creating exceptional memories. 
 
After giving it all, you’ll return home knowing that you’ve played your part in creating a truly unforgettable moment. 
Because at Sodexo Live! we’re so much more.

 Be part of something greater

Why choose Sodexo Live! – 

At Sodexo Live! we believe in making every moment count, for the guests we serve and for our team members. We take pride in crafting exceptional events at the most prestigious venues on the planet, making every event a positive story worth telling. Whether at high-profile sports venues, cultural destinations, corporate events or once-in-a-lifetime social functions, you won’t just craft the moment… you’ll be immersed in the action. As part of the Sodexo Live! team, you belong to something greater. You bring people together and make a real impact in local communities through the power of shared experiences. You have the opportunity to gain the skills to thrive for a long-term career with a team that is inclusive and always ready to embrace the moment.

Globally Sodexo Live! contributes to the success of events such as Royal Ascot, the Tour de France, the Rugby World Cup and soon the Paris 2024 Games, and showcases exceptional venues such as the Eiffel Tower Restaurants, Bateaux Parisiens, Yachts de Paris, the Royal Academy of Arts in London, the Museo del Prado in Madrid, the Hard Rock Stadium, the Scottish National Gallery, and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. 

Other venues in the UK include Bateaux London, Fulham FC, the ACC Liverpool, and Edinburgh’s magnificent Signet Library.

Sodexo Live! is part of Sodexo which provides catering, facilities management, employee benefits and personal home services to 100 million consumers daily in 56 countries. At Sodexo we believe in the difference a day makes. That’s why we are proud to focus on people’s essential needs: we see them as key to improve the quality of life. We know that by focusing on the tangible, the real, the concrete improvements, day after day, for millions of people, we have a big impact not only on individuals but also on society and the planet. We believe it all starts with the everyday.