Are you looking for a finance role where you can drive business performance and make a real impact?As a Contract Accountant at Compass Group, you will play a crucial role in understanding key business drivers and supporting commercial decision-making. You will be part of a financially focused team, continually improving service levels, cost-effectiveness, and adding value to commercial activities. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to develop their finance career within a dynamic and evolving business.Location: Birmingham, B45 9PZ (3 days on-site per week)Salary: £30,800 per annumBenefits:Study Support – We invest in your professional growth.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 achieve your career ambitions.What You’ll Be DoingCommercial & Financial SupportBusiness partnering with key financial and non-financial stakeholders to drive strong commercial and operational decision-making.Delivering proactive ad-hoc financial analysis to support business unit performance.Managing financial risks and opportunities linked to contract mechanisms and business performance.Understanding and maintaining balance sheet integrity by identifying financial risks and opportunities.Performance & ReportingPreparing key business reports including month-end reports, business reviews, budgets, cash analysis, and client reports.Conducting monthly balance sheet reviews, escalating key risks and opportunities.Supporting month-end account closure, ensuring accurate recognition of sales and costs.Promoting working capital improvements through accurate billing and proactive debt ledger management.Assisting with budgeting and forecasting, consolidating budgets, analyzing variances, and preparing presentations for senior stakeholders.Supporting client tenders, contract negotiations, and capital expenditure appraisals.Assisting operational teams with contract mobilisation actions to ensure timely execution.Ensuring the health and safety of all colleagues and reporting any incidents via approved processes.Relationship Management & CollaborationWorking effectively as part of a finance team.Building strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.What We’re Looking ForEssential:Actively studying or considering CIMA / ACCA / ACA qualification at the Management Level / Applied Skills Module.Passion for finance with a strong understanding of management accounting.Analytical mindset with high attention to detail.Excellent communication skills, able to present financial information concisely and logically to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.Desirable:Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, changing environment.Strong Excel skills.Experience using SAP, Cognos, or QuickSight for reporting and analysis.Why Join Us?If you are passionate about finance, data, and business performance, we would love to hear from you.Apply now and take the next step in your finance career.
