We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent, full time Contract Accountant to join the Finance team based in Worksop. The role will be 40 hours per week, working Monday to Friday. You will be required to manage a portfolio of contracts for the business and lead in the forecasting and reporting for one or more contracts, working in conjunction with the Operational Management. You will complete the monthly management accounts and accompanying trading packs explaining the performance and any variations to budget and forecast.
In return, we offer 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible holiday scheme, contribution company pension and Life Assurance Scheme, recognition awards, training programmes and study support, employee discount scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, matched fundraising programme.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Follow the set processes and procedures to produce the management accounts in a timely manner for a number of key contracts
Apply Minimum 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 including ensuring all contracts are suitably supported by robust financial models to evidence underlying earnings (historic and forecast)
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
Adhere to periodic stewardship requirements e.g. Position Papers, Financial Models and quarterly Contract Review analysis
Key Competencies
Integrity and Respect
Agile and Reliable
Service Excellence
Team work
Innovative
Build Relationships
Essential Skills and Knowledge:
Working towards a recognised accounting qualification
Ability to work with non-finance operational staff
Ability to use Excel & Google office suite
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
Desirable Skills and Knowledge:
Experience in working in contract accounting
Educated to degree level
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