Job TitleLevel 2 Contract AccountantResponsible toFinance Business PartnerLocationParklands DepartmentB&I – 14forty – Finance This role profile is a guide to the work you will initially be required to undertake. It may be changed from time to time to incorporate changing circumstances. It does not form part of your contract of employment. Overall Purpose of the RoleAs an Accountant at Compass, you will work within a financially focussed team in understanding key drivers of the business and to support in driving improved business performance. The role will continually improve service levels, cost effectiveness and add value to any commercial activities undertaken. Key AccountabilitiesPURPOSE: Commercial SupportHelp to business partner key stakeholders (financial and non-financial) ensuring strong commercial and operational decision making, managing financial risks and opportunitiesAid in delivering proactive ad-hoc financial analysis to support business unit decision makingUnderstand and manage the financial risks and opportunities arising from volumetric and other contract mechanisms – and ongoing business performanceUnderstand and highlight the financial risks and opportunities arising from balance sheet maintenance PERFORMANCEHelp prepare key business reporting such as month end reports, business reviews, client reports, budgets, cash analysis and other ad-hoc analysis to be discussed at monthly review.Monthly balance sheet review for area of responsibility, escalating key risks/ opportunities to senior stakeholders.Support closing monthly accounts ensuring sales and costs are accurately and appropriately recognised.Promote working capital improvements through timely, accurate contract billing, active management of debt ledgers and timely resolution of queriesSupport with the budgeting and forecasting process by consolidating the budget, understanding variances and preparing the budget presentation for senior stakeholdersSupport with completion of documentation for client tenders, negotiations and capital expenditure appraisalsSupport operational teams with understanding actions required on mobilisation and ensure that these are executed in line with timetableYou will ensure health and safety of all colleagues within the business and report any incidents via the approved company processesPEOPLE: Relationship ManagementWorking effectively as part of a teamBuilding relationships with key stakeholderCandidate Requirements: Key Skills, Knowledge & ExperienceEssential:Have completed the first level of their professional exam qualifications [CIMA/ACCA/ACA]Demonstrate passion for Finance and an understanding of management accountingAnalytical and with a high level of attention to detail An effective communicator with the ability to communicate oral and written information concisely and logically Desirable:Ability to adapt to a changing environmentGood knowledge of ExcelExperience of SAP, Cognos and Quick Sights as analysis and reporting tools Performance StandardsExcellent communication skills - ability to communicate oral and written information concisely and logically - to both finance and non-finance peoplePro-active and energetic approach Ability to analyse and evaluate information conciselySelf-motivated with an ability to effectively plan and organise own workAbility to take on a broad spectrum of work under pressure and to deliver in agreed timescales Leadership behavioursCommunication – ability to work well with peersCan Do – Finds new / quicker ways of meeting goals, responds quickly under to achieve targetsShare Success – Provides task related feedback to do the job effectively and provides excellent service. Passion for Quality – Understands performance expectations, understands priorities to maximise benefits, helps to track the commercial implicationsWin through Teamwork – Pursues friendly relationships with colleagues and clients, makes contact with colleagues across the organisation and shares own knowledge and insight and displays a high level of energy and commitment to the role and organisationEmbrace Diversity – Listens to others and values their contributions, receptive to new and builds on ideas and acts in ethical and socially responsible manner
