Mess Accountant
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- Job reference: SDX/TP/1324814/157405
- Location: Larkhill
- Job type: Part Time - 20 hours per week
- Salary: £12.82 per hour
- Closing date: 27 May 2026
About the role
- 20 hours per week
- Monday - Friday
- £12.82 per hour
- Free Car parking
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Job Description:
We are looking for an organised and detail-focused Mess Accountant to join our team at Larkhill Garrison, Larkhill, SP4 8QT. This is a varied role where you’ll play a key part in supporting the smooth financial operation of the Mess, ensuring accounts, billing, and administrative processes are completed accurately and on time.
Working closely with the Mess Manager and Accountants Supervisor, you’ll manage a range of accounting duties including mess billing, income and expenditure accounts, invoice processing, and bar trading records, while also providing excellent support to mess members, visitors, and suppliers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing daily accounting and financial administration using the company mess accounts system
- Recording daily messing information and weekly bar sales, allocating costs correctly to individuals and cost centres
- Producing monthly mess bills for members and visitors within required deadlines
- Maintaining monthly income and expenditure accounts and supporting month-end close processes
- Processing invoices, payments, banking, cash handling, and reconciliation tasks accurately
- Maintaining confidential financial records, documentation, and up-to-date member mailing lists
- Liaising regularly with the Mess Manager, Accountants Supervisor, suppliers, and clients to resolve account queries efficiently
- Providing general clerical and administrative support including filing, correspondence, and document management
- Supporting other Mess Accountants during periods of absence where required
- Ensuring all work is completed in line with company procedures, compliance requirements, and Health & Safety standards
Skills & Experience:
- Previous experience in finance administration, bookkeeping, accounts, or a similar role
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
- Comfortable working with accounting systems and Microsoft Office packages
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to strict deadlines
- Strong communication skills with a professional and confidential approach
- Experience handling cash, invoices, and reconciliations would be beneficial
- A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop within the role
- AAT qualifications or finance-related training would be advantageous but are not essential
What we offer:
- On-the-job training with experienced professionals
- 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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Advice and guidance
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Pension Plan
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Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
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Discounts and savings
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Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Larkhill, United Kingdom, SP4 8QT
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