Accounts Manager

Mess Accounts Manager

Defence Academy, Shrivenham

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a role with real variety and responsibility? We're seeking a Mess Accounts Manager to oversee financial operations across multiple military messes, ensuring accurate accounting, robust financial controls, and exceptional service for our customers and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of mess accounting, including billing, reconciliations, VAT reporting, and month-end accounts.

Produce financial reports, balance sheets, profit analysis, and budgeting information for key stakeholders.

Oversee cash management, banking, debt recovery, and financial compliance procedures.

Manage and maintain financial systems, including member accounts, direct debits, and event billing.

Build strong relationships with Mess Committees, Treasurers, military personnel, and site management teams.

Monitor stock, sales, and profitability, identifying and resolving discrepancies.

Lead, coach, and develop the accounts team, ensuring high standards of performance and compliance.

Ensure all financial processes are delivered accurately, efficiently, and in line with company and regulatory requirements.

Desirable

Previous experience in a finance, accounts, or mess accounting environment.

Defence, MOD, military, or government sector experience.

Experience managing and developing teams.

Knowledge of financial reporting, reconciliations, and budgeting.

Experience with systems such as Visual One, Agilysys, InfoGenesis, or similar.

Strong stakeholder management and customer service skills.

Organised, proactive, and confident working in a fast-paced environment.

Join a unique Defence environment where your financial expertise will directly support the successful operation of a high-profile site.

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:

Contributory pension scheme

Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits

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