Financial Accounting and Reporting Manager

Sodexo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global services leader in the UK is seeking a Financial Accounting & Reporting Manager to oversee monthly financial reporting and statutory accounts preparation. The ideal candidate has ACA qualifications and over three years of finance experience, including knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP. This role offers a competitive salary, numerous benefits, and the opportunity to work within a diverse and inclusive team committed to improving quality of life for all.

Benefits

Sodexo retirement plan

Discounts to over 1,900 brands

Gym discounts

24/7 employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in finance, having worked in practice and industry.
• Strong understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS requirements.
• Ability to work independently while also being a team player.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly regional financial reporting and balance sheet controls.
• Ensure compliance with group standards, deadlines, and reporting standards.
• Collaborate with finance teams to resolve reporting issues.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA)

3+ years’ experience in a finance position

Experience of IFRS reporting

Experience with accounting systems (SAP)

Resilient and motivated

Ability to communicate effectively

Good personal organisation skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA)

Tools

SAP

HFM

Job description

We are seeking a Financial Accounting & Reporting Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will take ownership of monthly regional financial reporting, ensuring compliance with group standards, deadlines, and balance sheet controls. You’ll collaborate closely with Group Finance, UK&I Finance Directors, and wider business teams to resolve reporting issues and drive process improvements. Additionally, you will play a key role in the production, external audit, and filing of approximately 70 statutory accounts.

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.

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Main Responsibilities

• Delivery of monthly actual P&L, balance sheet and cash-flow statement in the reporting system HFM. This includes closing of the SAP subledgers and general ledger according to the defined timeline and loading this data into our group reporting system (HFM) working to resolve any issues and drive efficiencies.
• Submit controlled accounts by working day 4 and take responsibility of finding and implementing efficiencies in the monthly controlling process.
• Drive improvement of the quality of accounting information to facilitate monthly reporting process, working closely with our accounting shared services centre in Porto, the segment financial controllers, the FP&A team and IS&T for necessary system developments.
• Work closely with segment Finance Directors in ensuring agreed acquisition accounting for acquired entities, and in supporting with corporate disposals in line with group reporting requirements.
• Work closely with segment Finance Controllers and Head of Finance - Region Management Reporting to improve control over the balance sheet.
• Develop and create monthly entity reporting to inform the region CFO.
• Work with the finance director of our global sports events business to guarantee correct reporting of trading, assets and liabilities.
• Use of the Planon (asset management tool used for IFRS 16 impact calculation) finance processes: coordinate monthly update of information, monthly close and booking of IFRS 16 journals in the accounting system and controlling of resulting impacts in the financial statements.
• Responsible for the production, audit, signature and filing of the companies' entities statutory accounts (circa 30+ trading entities and 40+ dormant entities).
• Responsible for ensuring SAP and group entity reporting in line with statutory reporting, with minimal exceptions being fully and clearly auditable.
• Technical point of reference for Finance Directors for all technical accounting matters in UK GAAP and IFRS (IFRS 2, IFRS 9, IFRS 15 and IFRS 16). Own implementation of new accounting standards in the region, working closely with the Group Director of Accounting Methods and Procedures and the Region's Finance Directors.
• Working along side a team of four, with three colleagues based in Mumbai.

Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified accountant (ACA)
• 3+ years’ experience in a finance position, ideally practice and industry
• Experience of IFRS reporting and UK GAAP
• Experience with accounting systems (SAP) and financial reporting/consolidation systems (HFM)
• Resilient and motivated with drive and determination to identify and resolve issues
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Ability to work under pressure; think clearly and act decisively
• Flexible and comfortable with working in a context of change
• Good personal organisation skills

Package Description

Competitive salary depending on experience

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 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice.

For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

About The Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday 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’re all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

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.