Contract Accountant

Elevation Accountancy and Finance are delighted to be working with a fantastic business in the Worksop area as they look for a Contract Accountant to join their team on a full time, permanent basis.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Person Specification:

• 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

If this looks like your next move please apply now!