Mess Accountant: 12-Month Maternity Cover

Sodexo; Perham Down; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a meticulous Mess Accountant to cover a 12-month maternity leave at WO & Sgts Mess, Swinton Barracks, Perham Down. 25 hours per week, 5 days across 7, at £13.11 per hour, supporting food accounts, stock records and audits.

You'll work with the Catering Manager and team to keep records accurate, reconcile accounts, and ensure compliance with procedures in a military catering environment. Previous accounts experience is helpful, and the role offers an opportunity to develop

Qualifications

• Good numerical skills and a careful, accurate approach to your work.
• Confidence using IT systems and maintaining computerised records.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work well as part of a team.
• A willingness to learn and complete training relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• Check delivery notes and invoices, accurately recording information on the food accounting system.
• Process debits, credits and internal and external stock transfers.
• Maintain food income and expenditure accounts in line with company procedures.
• Complete weekly reconciliations, checking invoices against statements and balancing account records.
• Prepare accounts for period-end closure and reconciliation statements for review and sign-off.
• Keep financial documents organised and securely stored in line with company requirements.
• Support the receipt, storage, issuing and delivery of food supplies, following relevant legislation and company procedures.
• Work with the wider team to maintain accurate records, support cost control and prepare for audits.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

IT systems literacy

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Tools

Food accounting system

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a meticulous Mess Accountant to cover a 12-month maternity leave at WO & Sgts Mess, Swinton Barracks, Perham Down. 25 hours per week, 5 days across 7, at £13.11 per hour, supporting food accounts, stock records and audits.

You'll work with the Catering Manager and team to keep records accurate, reconcile accounts, and ensure compliance with procedures in a military catering environment. Previous accounts experience is helpful, and the role offers an opportunity to develop