About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Contract Accountant to join a dynamic and high-performing finance team within a leading UK-based organisation.

This role is ideal for a part-qualified accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is keen to develop their commercial and business partnering skills.

This position offers a unique chance to influence business performance, work closely with a variety of stakeholders, and take ownership of key financial processes within a contract-led environment.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Financial Support

• Business partner with operational teams and senior stakeholders to drive contract performance.
• Attend site and client meetings, offering financial insight and recommendations.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support commercial decisions.
• Identify and manage financial risks and opportunities within the contracts portfolio.
• Maintain strong balance sheet control, highlighting key risks and actions.

Performance & Reporting

• Lead the preparation of month-end reports, cash analysis, and business reviews.
• Train operational teams to understand and improve their financial performance.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reviews and working capital analysis.
• Ensure accurate billing and effective debt ledger management.
• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles, variance analysis, and reporting.
• Assist with contract tenders, negotiations, and investment appraisals.
• Contribute to smooth contract mobilisations with financial guidance and support.

Leadership & Relationship Management

• Collaborate across a high-performing, supportive finance team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Support the development of junior finance colleagues through mentoring and training.

Key Requirements

• Actively studying towards a professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA – strategic level).
• Proven experience in management accounting and commercial finance.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience in business partnering and presenting financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Adaptability and comfort in a dynamic, fast-changing environment.
• Knowledge of Excel Macros and VBA.
• Experience with financial systems such as SAP and Cognos.