Finance Administrator

Finance Administrator - MOD Boscombe

• £13.50 per hour
• 30 hours per week
• Monday to Friday

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Finance Administrator to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Defence on a part time basis, contracted to 30 hours per week.
As a Mess Accountant, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.
Please note: This role is contracted to 50 weeks per year
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• To help with the cost of living crisis, Compass will be providing a free meal or equivalent Subsidy while working
• Free meals
• Onsite free car parking
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Could you bring your spark to Defence? Here's what you need to know before applying:
Your key responsibilities will include:

• Post chit payments, accommodation charges, mess subscription, hospitality and all other charges to mess bills.
• Create mess bills for all mess members every period and visitors as and when they are required.
• To take payment and maintaining a record of paid mess bills for both the Officers' & WO & Sgts Mess and to produce age debtors reports on a monthly basis.
• To process suppliers invoices for goods and services to the mess.
• Filing, duplicating, photocopying, despatching of mail and maintenance of statutory / Mess committee requirements.
• Preparation and payment of monies collected from the mess into the appropriate bank or mess fund.
• Create DD file for payment of Mess Bills.
• To create BAC's and cheque payments for payment of supplier invoices.
• Managing bank transfers and other posting within the accounting package.
• Bank / Cash / Petty Cash reconciliations.
• Produce monthly reports including relevant back up I&E, Bar P&L, VAT returns.
• Sound working knowledge of SAP & SAGE accounting software.
• Assist in Function costing, working alongside mess managers.
• Any other reasonable task as directed by your Line Manager.

Our ideal Mess Accountant will:

• Committed to high levels of customer care
• Good numerical and written skills
• Able to work flexibly in line with business requirements including attending off site meetings
• Good communication skills
• IT literate

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.
Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!