Job Description

The role manages a team of 7 direct reports. As the Accounting Contract Manager, you will be responsible for the team to provide management accounting and reporting service to the contracted businesses. The successful candidate will be adept at building key internal stakeholder relationships at Director and Business Partner level as well as the external partnerships with audit and HMRC. We are looking for a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) with a strong management experience.

Contract Accounting Manager Responsibilities:

• Managing 7 direct reports
• Producing monthly accounts
• Production of forecasts and budgets
• Managing BPC reporting - input and reconciliation
• Manage, recruit, support and coach a team to get the best out of them
• Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations for completeness
• Manage profit and loss payroll reconciliation process
• Accrued revenue review and debt recovery assistance where required
• On the ground support for internal and external audits
• Provide information to support Statutory Accounts process
• Support management in the Month End Compliance/Minimum Financial Controls process
• Ensure information in reporting systems is accurate
• Work to drive efficiencies and improvement plans

In Return You’ll Receive:

• 25 days holiday plus stat
• The opportunity to work for a market-leading employer
• Free Parking
• The business can provide excellent career progression longer term with a commitment to internally promoting from within.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of SAP/Oracle preferred but not essential A qualified accountant with 3-5 year’s experience You will be a natural team leader with the ability to encourage development in your team and assist them to realise their personal objectives