Contract Accountant

Elevation Accountancy & Finance are excited to be working with a well-established business based in Worksop as they look to add a Contract Accountant to their finance function!

The Contract Accountant will manage a portfolio of contracts for the business. Lead the forecasting & reporting for those contract, working in conjunction with the operational management & complete the monthly management accounts.

Duties & Responsibilities of the Contract Accountant will include: 

• Follow the set processes and procedures to produce the management accounts in a timely manner for a number of key contracts
• Apply Financial Standards where appropriate, ensure relevant balance sheet accounts are well maintained and properly controlled
• Managing relationships with Business Partners and Operational Managers
• Control all inputs to be able to produce accurate and detailed contract P+L’s in standard format
• Work closely with the Operational Managers to drive the monthly forecasting process for their contract, maintaining transparency and accuracy of information to ensure clear view of underlying profitability
• Produce timely and accurate management reporting to support the Operational Managers and Business Partners 
• Manage Ad Hoc requests for analysis from the business and Regional Finance to support them with their decision making
• Ensure the necessary contract controls are in place to provide accurate accounting for the contract
• Work to drive efficiencies and Profit Improvement Plans
• Travel, when required, to client sites to work with the Operational Managers
• Supporting collation of business risks & opportunities at a business unit level
• Ensure contracts with lifecycle obligations are appropriately reported/accounted for

Key Skills & Experience required: 

• Working towards a recognised accounting qualification
• Ability to work with non-finance operational staff
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects under pressure
• Drive and enthusiasm to succeed as part of a team and deliver outstanding results.
• An ability to motivate others to be successful.
• Highly conscientious and self-motivated with a flexible approach to demands of the role
• Excellent communicator with strong written and presentation skills
• Strong ethical and professional values

For more information on this fantastic role and how to apply, please get in touch today!