Ration Accountant

Sodexo France; Perham Down; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global facilities management firm is seeking a detail-oriented Ration Accountant for their site at Swinton Barracks, Perham Down. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate food and stock accounting records, processing invoices, and ensuring compliance with audit requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and prior experience in stock control or accounting. The role offers on-the-job training, career development opportunities, and numerous financial benefits in a friendly work environment.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Apprenticeship qualifications

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Financial benefits

Work perks

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and accurately.
• Experience in stock control, stores, catering, or accounting roles.
• Proficient in using computerised systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records for ration and stock accounting.
• Process and check delivery notes and supplier invoices.
• Compile and balance weekly ration and food accounts.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Experience in stock control or accounting

Basic IT skills

Good communication skills

Numeracy and accuracy

Proactive approach

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Ration Accountant – Swinton Barracks, Perham Down, SP11 9LQ

We are looking for a detail-oriented Ration Accountant to provide essential food, stock, and financial accounting support to our site. This role focuses on ration and stock accounting, invoice processing, reconciliation, and audit compliance, ensuring accurate records and smooth site operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate ration, stock, and food accounting records in line with company and contract requirements.
• Check delivery notes and supplier invoices and ensure all entries are accurately recorded in the food account system.
• Process debit and credit entries, including internal and external stock transfers.
• Compile, reconcile, and balance weekly and period-end ration and food accounts, both manual and computerised.
• Consolidate and manage all issue, receipt, and credit documentation, ensuring a full audit trail is maintained.
• Prepare accounts and reconciliation statements for audit and management sign-off.
• Ensure all financial and stock documentation is stored and retained in accordance with company policy and legislation.

Skills & Experience

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and accurately.
• Experience in a stock control, stores, catering, or accounting-related role.
• Basic IT skills with the ability to use computerised systems and Microsoft Office.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• An understanding of numeracy and accuracy in handling accounts, stock, and reconciliations.
• A proactive approach with an interest in developing skills within an operational accounting or stores environment.

What we offer

• On-the-job training with experienced professionals
• Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
• Career development opportunities within Sodexo
• A friendly and supportive work environment
• Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
• Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
• Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications