Accommodation Services Accountant

As an Accommodation Auditor/ Accommodation Services Accountant at Merville Barracks, Colchester, You will be Responsible for providing all activities associated in relation to the Logistical Support Unit as part of the team, you're the one with the skills to ensure behind the scenes of facilities run like clockwork and ensure your managers feel supported. There won't be a day that is the same because you will spend 75% of your time on the ground and 25% behind a computer. 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. What you'll do:

• Control and account for all Defence Accommodation Stores (DAS) for units within Merville Barracks.
• Carry out 6 monthly stock checks on DAS holdings for units within Merville Barracks.
• Ensure a good working relationship exists with the Customer and to ensure timely bookings are made for occupants to move out of Single Living in Accommodation (SLA) (14 days' notice)
• Conduct monthly conditioning boards of unserviceable items and raise bills where appropriate in accordance with current MOD policy and regulations.
• Attend march outs of Single Living Accommodation and raise the necessary documentation for billing an occupant in accordance with current MOD policy and regulations in staff absences or busy periods.
• Manage and put together the Barrack Damage folder each month.
• Chase outstanding documentation to close down a bill with the Unit.
• Maintain all AB 531 and carry out unit/accountant comparison.
• Maintain/manage and close all Helpdesk events.
• Report all events raised on Helpdesk to the PFI Furniture Fitters.
• Undertake furniture audits using the CAFM system Planet.
• Issue site keys on loan or permeant.
• Assist the fitter team in busy periods.
  
  People Friendly, Customer service skills essential
• Hold a full UK driving license
• Must be over 25 years of age
• Able to work within a team environment
• Good Communication skills
• High IT skills
• Confident Communicator
• Previous experience in a similar role is a bonus! But if you feel you can adapt to new roles quickly and have computer skills, then we would still love to hear from you!
  
  About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day 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 Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

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
• 37 hours per week
• Monday - Thursday 8am - 4pm, Friday 8am -3:30pm
• £11.50 per hour
• Free Car parking