Senior Contract Accountant

COREcruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based organization is seeking a Senior Contract Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. This role offers the opportunity to influence business performance and develop commercial skills while working closely with stakeholders. Ideal for a part-qualified accountant, the position involves financial analysis, reporting, and mentoring junior colleagues.

Qualifications

• Actively studying towards a professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA).
• Proven experience in management accounting and commercial finance.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Business partner with operational teams to drive contract performance.
• Lead the preparation of month-end reports and cash analysis.
• Collaborate across a high-performing finance team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Business partnering

Education

Professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)

Tools

Excel Macros

VBA

SAP

Cognos

Job description

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Contract Accountant to join a dynamic and high-performing finance team within a leading UK-based organisation.This role is ideal for a part-qualified accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is keen to develop their commercial and business partnering skills.

This position offers a unique chance to influence business performance, work closely with a variety of stakeholders, and take ownership of key financial processes within a contract-led environment.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Financial Support

• Business partner with operational teams and senior stakeholders to drive contract performance.
• Attend site and client meetings, offering financial insight and recommendations.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support commercial decisions.
• Identify and manage financial risks and opportunities within the contracts portfolio.
• Maintain strong balance sheet control, highlighting key risks and actions.

Performance & Reporting

• Lead the preparation of month-end reports, cash analysis, and business reviews.
• Train operational teams to understand and improve their financial performance.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reviews and working capital analysis.
• Ensure accurate billing and effective debt ledger management.
• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles, variance analysis, and reporting.
• Assist with contract tenders, negotiations, and investment appraisals.
• Contribute to smooth contract mobilisations with financial guidance and support.

Leadership & Relationship Management

• Collaborate across a high-performing, supportive finance team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Support the development of junior finance colleagues through mentoring and training.

Key Requirements

• Actively studying towards a professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA – strategic level).
• Proven experience in management accounting and commercial finance.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience in business partnering and presenting financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Adaptability and comfort in a dynamic, fast-changing environment.
• Knowledge of Excel Macros and VBA.
• Experience with financial systems such as SAP and Cognos.