Mess Accounts Administrator

As an Armed forces Mess Accounts Administrator at RAF Benson, Wallingford, you'll provide the accounting and billing requirements of the Mess in a client-facing role, whilst applying and strictly adhering to mess and company policies and procedures. This role may require responsibility for more than one Mess.

What you’ll do: 

To maintain excellent client/customer relationships
To report any near miss occurrences, accidents or faulty equipment to management
To ensure effective communication with line manager, team, customer and client organisation
Ensure that all charges for the month are entered onto the appropriate system to assist the production of all mess bills
Produce accurate mess bills within set deadlines so that all mess members receive their bill on a monthly basis
Provide all required monthly reports to the client, finance and services manager in order to be able to present the monthly financial position of the mess.
Maintain complete debtors and creditors information in order to assist with cash flow and provide visibility of the financial position of the mess to key stakeholders
Obtaining prompt settlement of monies owed to the mess to comply with service requirements
Ensure that the accounting system is kept up to date to provide accurate information to key stakeholders as required
Collect and accurately record all receipts
Bank all receipts correctly and regularly in line with company procedures and requirements in order to adhere to cash holding limits
Reconcile cash/cheques on a daily basis to prevent errors and ensure that all monies are correctly accounted for
Complete all supplier payments by due dates after obtaining appropriate approvals and ensuring sufficient funds exist in the bank account
Accurately record all supplier payments to produce and maintain accurate bank records
Ensure cash/cheques are always securely stored and compliant with security of cash procedures
Provide a prompt and efficient collection service to all mess members so that customers feel that they received an excellent and professional service
Answering queries from mess members and other parties regarding mess matters in an accurate and timely manner
Maintain mess member details on the system to ensure all records are accurate and up to date and to ensure billing information is correct
Produce accurate reports requested by the client in a timely manner to comply with mess rules and requirements
Process all information with discretion and strict confidentiality in order to comply with data protection and other security requirements

What you bring:  

Demonstrate previous experience of transaction processing in an accounts environment
Excellent standard of literacy and numeracy
Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English
Customer service focused and committed to providing a helpful, prompt, responsive service
Very good practical knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Well organised with a strong ability to work to tight deadlines
Accurate data entry skills with excellent attention to detail
Good interpersonal and communication skills with proven experience in dealing with a wide-range of individuals/teams at different levels, including an excellent telephone service

What we offer:

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 also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
Flexible and dynamic work environment  
Competitive compensation  
Full training and full protective uniform supplied  

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!  
Package Description
30 hours per week
Monday to Friday 
£10.92 per hour
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About The CompanyAbout Sodexo

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 are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Working Parents, Sodexo Disability, So together, generations and origins. We have also launched Be Heard which is an employee network designed to bring black colleagues together (virtually) to bring about positive change.

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’re a ‘ban the box’ employer, which means we don’t ask people to disclose their convictions unless the role needs a security check. 

We recognise the potential of people with convictions in the job market. Helping those with a criminal history securing employment is not only critically important for the individuals themselves but can also be hugely beneficial for wider society. Offering second chances can be an effective investment in local communities and a great solution for local skills and labour market needs. 

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.