Contract Accountant

Company Information

Atos is an international information technology services company with annual revenues of EUR 8.7 billion and 78,500 employees in 42 countries. Serving a global client base, it delivers hi-tech transactional services, consulting, systems integration and managed services. Atos is focused on business technology that powers progress and helps organizations to create their firm of the future. It is the Worldwide Information Technology Partner for the Olympic Games and is quoted on the Paris Eurolist Market. Atos operates under the brands Atos, Atos Consulting, Atos Worldline and Atos WorldGrid

Job Description

*Support the Business Unit controller and Commercial Manager through preparation of management accounting information.
*Preparation of the monthly contract accounts including variance analysis for relevant business areas;
*Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, challenging project managers to ensure that the balance sheet is kept clean;
*Assist and co-ordinate revenue/cost forecasting for the account as appropriate;
*Assist with Budget input and resulting analysis;
*Report and explain monthly performance to business managers;
*Provide ad-hoc analysis for the Business Unit Controller/Business Managers and CFOs;
*Provide the business with training and guidance in both financial issues and training;
*Support Finance team and Commercial team in implementing account wide initiatives eg budgets, roll out of policies;
*Provide the business with a single point of contact for finance issues in the first instance;
*Work with the Commercial Manager to provide information, analysis and advice to aid in the Commercial Management and development of the account;
*Preparation of customer invoices, including support documentation and account allocation;
*Assist the Commercial Manager in the preparation of Open Book Statements for issue to the Customer;
*Completion of Audit schedules and participate in the audit as required;
*Ensure system of internal controls are functioning adequately
*Review work of Assistant Contract Accountant and develop junior staff members.

Job Requirements

*Strong client focus;
*An understanding of the Commercial issues and framework of accounts;
*Pro-active and able to demonstrate initiative;
*Ability to meet demanding deadlines;
*Adaptable to change;
*Good working knowledge of the UK business model;
* Analytical with good attention to detail;
*Good oral and written communication skills with all levels both formally and informally;
*Makes realistic decisions about the best solution to pursue;
*Takes responsibility for managing own development;
*Effectively motivates other members of the team;
*Supports team member growth and development.
*Studying for an Accounting qualification/Qualified by Experience