Contract Accountant Worksop Competitive
Contract Accountant
Location: Worksop | Salary: Competitive | Posted: 1 Oct 2024 | Closes: 27 Oct 2024 | Reference: Job Req ID 2666 | Business Unit: Regional FinanceWe have an exciting opportunity for a permanent, full time Contract Accountant to join the Finance team based in Worksop. The role will be 40 hours per week, working Monday to Friday. You will be required to manage a portfolio of contracts for the business and lead in the forecasting and reporting for one or more contracts, working in conjunction with the Operational Management. You will complete the monthly management accounts and accompanying trading packs explaining the performance and any variations to budget and forecast.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- 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
- Adhere to periodic stewardship requirements e.g. Position Papers, Financial Models and quarterly Contract Review analysis
Key Competencies
- Integrity and Respect
- Agile and Reliable
- Service Excellence
- Team work
- Innovative
- Build Relationships
Essential Skills and Knowledge:
- 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 approach to demands of the role
- Excellent communicator with strong written and presentation skills
- Strong ethical and professional values
Desirable Skills and Knowledge:
- Experience in working in contract accounting
- Educated to degree level
In return, we offer 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible holiday scheme, contribution company pension and Life Assurance Scheme, recognition awards, training programmes and study support, employee discount scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, matched fundraising programme.
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The successful candidate will be required to provide original documentation for detailed screening and vetting processes. These documents may include your passport, driver’s license, utility bill (dated in the last 3 months), HMRC letter, original bank statements, an original payslip, your birth certificate, or a valid share code.
In 2021, G4S, a London-based global security company, was acquired by Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions. This acquisition expanded Allied Universal’s footprint and infrastructure on a global and local level. Through a global workforce of approximately 800,000 people*, we leverage best practices in communities all over the world. With revenue of approximately $20 billion, we have the resources to deploy efficient processes and systems to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive. In the UK, we have an extensive network of offices and more than 32,000 employees to support our local communities and customers. We believe there is no greater purpose than serving and safeguarding customers, communities and people in today’s world. Allied Universal is There for you™. For more information, please visit www.g4s.com or www.aus.com. *Total workforce includes employees and subcontractors.
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