Senior Contract Accountant

ACCA Careers; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector is seeking a Senior Contract Accountant to enhance business performance through financial analysis and stakeholder collaboration. This role offers career progression, impactful work, and great benefits, including study support and health consultations. Ideal candidates are actively studying towards CIMA, ACCA, or ACA, with strong management accounting experience. Join a dynamic finance team and make a real impact in your career!

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 non-financial professionals.

Responsibilities

• Business partnering with financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Preparing month-end reports and budgets.
• Collaborating within a high-performing finance team.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Business partnering

Education

CIMA

ACCA

ACA

Tools

Excel Macros

VBA

SAP

Cognos

Job description

Take your finance career to the next level!

We are looking for aSenior Contract Accountant to join our dynamic finance team atCompass Group UK & I. In this role, you will play a key part indriving business performance througheffective financial analysis, stakeholder collaboration, and commercial decision-making.

If you are anambitious finance professional, actively studying towardsCIMA, ACCA, or ACA, and looking for a role that offerscareer 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 withfinancial and non-financial stakeholders to drive performance.
• Attendingsite and client meetings, providing key financial insights.
• Deliveringproactive ad-hoc financial analysis to support commercial decision-making.
• Managingfinancial risks and opportunities within contracts and ongoing business performance.
• Ensuringbalance sheet integrity by identifying key risks and opportunities.

Performance & Reporting

• Preparingmonth-end reports, business reviews, budgets, and cash analysis.
• Trainingoperational teams to interpret and improve their financial performance.
• Conductingmonthly balance sheet reviews, escalating key risks and opportunities.
• Drivingworking capital improvements through timely, accurate billing and debt ledger management.
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting byconsolidating reports, analyzing variances, and preparing senior-level presentations.
• Assisting withclient tenders, contract negotiations, and capital expenditure appraisals.
• Ensuring smoothcontract mobilisations, supporting operational teams with required financial actions.
• Upholding thehealth and safety of all colleagues and reporting any incidents via approved processes.

Leadership & Relationship Management

• Collaborating effectively within ahigh-performing finance team.
• Building strong relationships withinternal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting thedevelopment of junior team members and contributing to finance training programs.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Actively studying towardsCIMA (Strategic Level), ACCA (Strategic Professional Modules), or ACA.
• Strong experience inmanagement accounting, including accounting adjustments and commercial decision support.
• Analytical mindset withhigh attention to detail.
• Experience inbusiness partnering non-financial professionals, delivering clear financial insights.

Desirable:

• Ability toadapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Knowledge ofExcel Macros and VBA.
• Experience usingSAP 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 whereyour insights drive real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

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

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.