Finance Assistant

Job Introduction

As a Finance Assistant for Sodexo based at MTS Hemel Hempstead, you’ll be a key member of the team and instrumental in managing their day-to-day finances. This is a great opportunity for you to take ownership of the monthly financial reporting cycle for MTS. It’s a chance to make a positive impact, all while getting an opportunity to advance your career with a global leader in services! Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

We are looking for someone who has consistent relevant experience to support our Head of Commercial Finance. If you enjoy a highly transactional finance role, can work to deadlines and balance competing priorities, whilst being proactive with attention to detail – this is a fantastic opportunity for you. You will be confident with accountancy systems. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment will be key to your success.

This can be offered as a Hybrid role potentially working 3 days per week on site and 2 from home.

MTS Health, a Sodexo Company is a market leader in the provision of Equipment Advisory and Clinical Technology Services to the NHS and Private Sector.

Main Responsibilities

What you'll do:

• Providing day to day financial support to the COO’s and Head of Commercial Finance.
• Delivery of monthly financial results with detailed variance analysis, accurate forecasts, and clear reporting to stakeholders
• Support the operators in ensuring the cost associated to the contracts / projects are well controlled, and to support with the identification of all costs and revenues associated to the services provided.
• Maintain a professional approach and create strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure effective controls are implemented and always maintained.
• Ownership of the monthly financial reporting cycle, including preparation of accurate monthly management accounts and forecasts / budgets in a timely manner.
• Ensure all SAP transactions are recorded and posted accurately and maintain a clear chart of accounts in line with month end deadlines. 
• Ensure financial control environment is properly implemented, especially around purchase order raising and goods receipting, stock management and cost control.
• Ensure that Sodexo is billing in line with the mechanism(s) set out within the contracts and that all invoice back up documentation is accurately collated and presented to the client to ensure invoices are paid in accordance with contractual terms. 
• Monthly income reconciliations, prepayments and accruals journals.

 For a full list of responsibilities please read the attached job description

The Ideal Candidate

What you bring:

Essential:

• Proven and successful finance experience

• Financial systems experience
• Relevant qualifications
• Ability to work under pressure and ensure that deadlines are met.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, clients, and internal team members at all levels of the business. 
• Excellent IT skills – Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint.
• Excellent organisation skills and a methodical approach to work.

Desirable:

• SAP experience.
• AAT or equivalent.
• Experience of providing financial support in a service-related environment.

What we offer:

Up to £34,000pa DOE + excellent benefits package

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 offer:

• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Access to ongoing training and development programs
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company.

We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster and much more!

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!