Senior Contract Accountant

14Forty; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job description

Take your finance career to the next level!

We are looking for a Senior Contract Accountant to join our dynamic finance team at Compass Group UK & I. In this role, you will play a key part in driving business performance through effective financial analysis, stakeholder collaboration, and commercial decision-making.

If you are an ambitious finance professional, actively studying towards CIMA, ACCA, or ACA, and looking for a role that offers career progression, impactful work, and great benefits, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss!

Location: Birmingham, B45 9PZ (Onsite 4 days per week)

Salary: £35,300 per annum + Benefits

Benefits:

• Study Support - We invest in your professional development.
• Aviva DigiCare+ - Annual health check, Digital GP, mental health & nutritional consultations, and second medical opinion.
• Exclusive Perks at Work - Premium benefits and well-being platform.
• Free Meals - Enjoy fresh, high-quality meals when on-site.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Mental health and well-being support.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme - Flexibility to buy additional annual leave.
• Ongoing Training & Development - Tailored programs to help you reach your full potential.

What You’ll Be Doing

Commercial & Financial Support

• Business partnering with financial and non-financial stakeholders to drive performance.
• Attending site and client meetings, providing key financial insights.
• Delivering proactive ad-hoc financial analysis to support commercial decision-making.
• Managing financial risks and opportunities within contracts and ongoing business performance.
• Ensuring balance sheet integrity by identifying key risks and opportunities.

Performance & Reporting

• Preparing month-end reports, business reviews, budgets, and cash analysis.
• Training operational teams to interpret and improve their financial performance.
• Conducting monthly balance sheet reviews, escalating key risks and opportunities.
• Driving working capital improvements through timely, accurate billing and debt ledger management.
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting by consolidating reports, analyzing variances, and preparing senior-level presentations.
• Assisting with client tenders, contract negotiations, and capital expenditure appraisals.
• Ensuring smooth contract mobilisations, supporting operational teams with required financial actions.
• Upholding the health and safety of all colleagues and reporting any incidents via approved processes.

Leadership & Relationship Management

• Collaborating effectively within a high-performing finance team.
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting the development of junior team members and contributing to finance training programs.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Actively studying towards CIMA (Strategic Level), ACCA (Strategic Professional Modules), or ACA.
• Strong experience in management accounting, including accounting adjustments and commercial decision support.
• Analytical mindset with high attention to detail.
• Experience in business partnering non-financial professionals, delivering clear financial insights.

Desirable:

• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Knowledge of Excel Macros and VBA.
• Experience using SAP and Cognos for financial reporting and analysis.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your finance career and want to be part of a business where your insights drive real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and make a difference with Compass Group UK & I.