Contract accountant

Elevation Accountancy Finance are excited to be working with a well-established business based in Worksop as they look to add a Contract Accountant to their finance function! The Contract Accountant will manage a portfolio of contracts for the business. Lead the forecasting reporting for those contract, working in conjunction with the operational management complete the monthly management accounts. Duties Responsibilities of the Contract Accountant will include: Follow the set processes and procedures to produce the management accounts in a timely manner for a number of key contracts Apply 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 rsquo;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 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 Key Skills Experience required: Working towards a recognised accounting qualification Ability to work with non-finance operational staff 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 For more information on this fantastic role and how to apply, please get in touch today