Senior Contract Accountant

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Full time
Location: Birmingham
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Category: Accountancy
Join Us as a Senior Contract Accountant

Location:

Birmingham (minimum 4 days in the office, B45 9PZ) Salary:

£35,300 per annum

Are you ready to elevate your finance career and make a real impact? At 14forty, part of Compass Group, we’re looking for a

Senior Contract Accountant

to join our dynamic team. This is your opportunity to collaborate with key stakeholders, drive business performance, and support commercial success across our operations.

Why Join Us?

We’re not just offering a job – we’re offering a platform for growth. When you join us, you’ll enjoy:?

Study Support:

Progress your qualifications with support for CIMA, ACCA, or ACA at the

Strategic Level. ? Exclusive Perks at Work:

Access to premium benefits and wellbeing platforms.? Employee Assistance Programme:

Supporting your mental and emotional well-being.? Holiday Purchase Scheme:

Customize your time off to suit your needs.?

Ongoing Training & Development:

Unlock your potential with tailored programs.

About the Role

As a

Senior Contract Accountant , you’ll play a key role in understanding the drivers of our business and ensuring commercial success. Through effective business partnering, you’ll enhance service levels, manage risks, and deliver actionable

insights that improve financial performance. Your Key Responsibilities

Commercial Support

Partner with financial and non-financial stakeholders to guide operational decision-making. Attend key site and client meetings to build relationships and provide financial insights. Deliver proactive financial analysis to support business unit decisions. Manage financial risks and opportunities, including those linked to balance sheet maintenance and contract mechanisms. Performance Excellence

Prepare essential business reports, including month-end summaries, client updates, budgets, and cash analyses. Train operational teams to understand and utilize financial data for performance improvement. Review monthly balance sheets, identifying risks and opportunities for senior stakeholders. Promote working capital improvements through accurate billing, debt management, and timely query resolution. Support budgeting, forecasting, and client tenders by consolidating data, analyzing variances, and preparing presentations. Ensure successful execution of mobilisation actions in line with project timelines. People & Relationships

Work collaboratively as part of a high-performing team. Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business. Mentor and support junior team members and deliver training for new team members and operators. What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills:

Actively studying or qualified in CIMA/ACCA/ACA at the

Strategic Level. Proven experience in management accounting, including adjustments and commercial reporting. Exceptional analytical skills with keen attention to detail. Ability to partner effectively with non-finance professionals. Desirable Skills:

Adaptability to changing environments and business needs. Proficiency in Excel Macros and VBA. Familiarity with SAP and Cognos reporting tools. Performance Standards:

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to engage finance and non-finance professionals. Proactive, energetic, and solution-focused approach. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders. Self-motivated with excellent organizational and time-management abilities. Ready to Make a Difference?

This is more than just a role – it’s an opportunity to influence and drive financial success within a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Apply now

to join 14forty as a

Senior Contract Accountant

in Birmingham and take the next step in your career journey!

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