Finance Assistant

Job Introduction
- Join Sodexo as a Finance Assistant - Where Precision Meets Purpose_

**Location**: Hybrid - split between Home & Data Centre, 320 Broadway, Salford, Manchester, M50 2UE
**Days/Shift Pattern**: Monday to Friday
**Working Hours**: Standard business hours
**Total Hours Per Week**: Full-time (40 hours per week; 8 hours per day, flexible between 8.30am and 6pm)
**Salary**: Competitive, with excellent benefits

At Sodexo, numbers tell a story and we need someone who can help us tell it well. We’re looking for an organised, proactive, and detail-focused **Finance Assistant** to join our **State Schools Finance Hub**. In this role, you’ll help keep our financial processes running smoothly, support multiple school sites, and contribute to the success of a team that values collaboration, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

**About the Role**

As a **Finance Assistant**, you’ll play a vital part in the day-to-day financial operations across Sodexo’s State Schools division. Working closely with the Senior Co-ordinator, you’ll process financial transactions, manage orders, and support accurate reporting that helps drive operational success.

**In this role, you’ll**:

- Assist the Senior Co-ordinator with daily finance tasks and ongoing projects.
- Manage and process purchase orders efficiently and accurately.
- Support cashless and cash-in-transit reconciliations.
- Manage project sales invoices and pricing amendments in master files.
- Liaise with vendors to obtain quotes and maintain smooth communication.
- Collaborate with commercial finance teams on client investment and CapEx orders.
- Help compile SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and SLAs (Service Level Agreements).
- Provide support to Hub Administrators when needed.
- Contribute to yearly audit preparation and compliance checks.
- Respond promptly to queries through shared mailboxes, ensuring service excellence.

**What We’re Looking For**

We’re seeking an individual with strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and a positive attitude toward teamwork and learning.

**You’ll bring**:

- Experience in finance or administrative support, ideally within a service-based or multi-site organisation.
- Familiarity with financial systems (E-ProphIT knowledge preferred but not essential).
- Excellent communication and IT skills.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities.
- A calm, confident, and professional telephone manner.
- The ability to work accurately under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- A proactive and flexible approach to supporting your team.

**What We Offer**

At Sodexo, this isn’t just another finance role, it’s a chance to grow your skills in a supportive, people-first environment. You’ll join a collaborative team that values your contribution and helps you develop both personally and professionally.

You’ll enjoy:

- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- Flexible and hybrid working options.
- A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
- Ongoing opportunities for growth and development.

**Additional Perks & Benefits**
- Unlimited access to online wellbeing and mental health support.
- Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial guidance.
- 24/7 access to a virtual GP.
- Discounts through the Sodexo Discounts Scheme (for you, family, and friends).
- Membership in the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan.
- Cycle to Work Scheme and paid volunteering opportunities.
- Learning and development tools to enhance your career.

**Take the Next Step in Your Finance Career**

If you’re looking for a role where your attention to detail and commitment to quality truly make a difference, this could be the perfect fit. Bring your passion for finance, your curiosity for learning, and your drive for excellence — and grow with a company that values what you bring.

**Make every number count. Make an impact with Sodexo.