Finance Governance & Admin Specialist

Sodexo Group; Ashford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Discounts across 1,900+ brands

Gym and wellbeing benefits

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring for HMP Bronzefield to support the Head of Business Management by delivering accurate and timely financial operations within a highly regulated prison environment.

The role requires highly organised, detail‑oriented individuals who can manage multiple priorities, work independently, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Join a team committed to governance, compliance and reliable finance processing to help ensure safe, efficient site operations.

Qualifications

• Strong admin experience within a finance function.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Desirable: pursuing a professional accounting qualification or finance-related degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support across the finance function.
• Manage core finance activities including accounts payable, receivable, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Maintain accurate, secure, and up-to-date financial records in line with policy and compliance requirements.
• Support audit and governance processes, ensuring adherence to financial controls.
• Assist with high-volume transaction processing using both manual and system-based methods.
• Respond to finance-related queries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively across departments to support the smooth running of the prison.
• Ensure all tasks are completed accurately and within strict deadlines.

Skills

Administrative experience in finance

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Ability to work independently

Education

Pursuing a professional accounting qualification or finance-related degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Sodexo is hiring for HMP Bronzefield to support the Head of Business Management by delivering accurate and timely financial operations within a highly regulated prison environment.

The role requires highly organised, detail‑oriented individuals who can manage multiple priorities, work independently, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Join a team committed to governance, compliance and reliable finance processing to help ensure safe, efficient site operations.