Senior Contract Accountant

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Senior Contract Accountant to enhance their finance team. This role involves driving business performance through financial analysis and stakeholder collaboration. Ideal candidates will be studying towards CIMA, ACCA, or ACA and possess strong management accounting experience. The position offers career progression, impactful work, and great benefits, including study support and health programs.

Benefits

Study Support

Aviva DigiCare+

Exclusive Perks at Work

Free Meals

Employee Assistance Programme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Ongoing Training & Development

Qualifications

• Actively studying towards CIMA, ACCA, or ACA.
• Strong experience in management accounting.
• Experience in business partnering with non-financial professionals.

Responsibilities

• Business partnering with financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Preparing month-end reports, budgets, and cash analysis.
• Driving working capital improvements and supporting budgeting.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Business partnering

Education

CIMA

ACCA

ACA

Tools

Excel Macros

VBA

SAP

Cognos

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Job Introduction

Take your finance career to the next level!

We are looking for a Senior Contract Accountant to join our dynamic finance team at Compass Group UK & I. In this role, you will play a key part in driving business performance through effective financial analysis, stakeholder collaboration, and commercial decision-making.

If you are an ambitious finance professional, actively studying towards CIMA, ACCA, or ACA, and looking for a role that offers career progression, impactful work, and great benefits, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss!

Location: Birmingham, B45 9PZ (Onsite 4 days per week)
Salary: £35,300 per annum + Benefits
Benefits:

• Study Support - We invest in your professional development.
• Aviva DigiCare+ - Annual health check, Digital GP, mental health & nutritional consultations, and second medical opinion.
• Exclusive Perks at Work - Premium benefits and well-being platform.
• Free Meals - Enjoy fresh, high-quality meals when on-site.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Mental health and well-being support.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme - Flexibility to buy additional annual leave.
• Ongoing Training & Development - Tailored programs to help you reach your full potential.

What You'll Be Doing

Commercial & Financial Support

• Business partnering with financial and non-financial stakeholders to drive performance.
• Attending site and client meetings, providing key financial insights.
• Delivering proactive ad-hoc financial analysis to support commercial decision-making.
• Managing financial risks and opportunities within contracts and ongoing business performance.
• Ensuring balance sheet integrity by identifying key risks and opportunities.

Performance & Reporting

• Preparing month-end reports, business reviews, budgets, and cash analysis.
• Training operational teams to interpret and improve their financial performance.
• Conducting monthly balance sheet reviews, escalating key risks and opportunities.
• Driving working capital improvements through timely, accurate billing and debt ledger management.
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting by consolidating reports, analyzing variances, and preparing senior-level presentations.
• Assisting with client tenders, contract negotiations, and capital expenditure appraisals.
• Ensuring smooth contract mobilisations, supporting operational teams with required financial actions.
• Upholding the health and safety of all colleagues and reporting any incidents via approved processes.

Leadership & Relationship Management

• Collaborating effectively within a high-performing finance team.
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting the development of junior team members and contributing to finance training programs.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Actively studying towards CIMA (Strategic Level), ACCA (Strategic Professional Modules), or ACA.
• Strong experience in management accounting, including accounting adjustments and commercial decision support.
• Analytical mindset with high attention to detail.
• Experience in business partnering non-financial professionals, delivering clear financial insights.

Desirable:

• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Knowledge of Excel Macros and VBA.
• Experience using SAP and Cognos for financial reporting and analysis.

If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career and want to be part of a business where your insights drive real impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and make a difference with Compass Group UK & I.