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.