Job Description
BMC Recruitment Group are recruiting for a Cost Accountant Lead on behalf of a growing organisation within the professional services and technology sector. This is an 18-month FTC to cover maternity leave, with the current post-holder due to go on leave at the end of July. The business is seeking someone who can start as soon as possible to allow a thorough handover period. This is a key role within a high-performing Management Accounting team, with responsibility for leading overhead reporting, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring strong financial control across the organisation. You will work closely with senior management, FP&A, Technical Accounting, and wider stakeholders.Key Benefits
* Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
* Full-time, 18-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover)
* Immediate start available to allow full handover before current post-holder’s leave
* Hybrid working available following training
* Free on-site parking
* 33 days annual leave including bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
* Company pension contribution (increases with service)
* Opportunities for development within a high-performing finance team
* Regular company and team events
Key Responsibilities
* Preparation of accurate monthly management accounts with commentary across P&L, balance sheet and cashflow
* Review of reconciliations and completion of monthly, quarterly and YTD variance analysis
* Continuous monitoring of financial KPIs and identification of trends/improvement areas
* Approval of journals and review of accruals accuracy
* Delivery and oversight of consolidated overhead reporting
* Presentation of group cost performance at CFO level at month-end
* Business partnering with cost centre leaders on budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis
* Tracking cost control across transformation projects, new office programmes and wider group initiatives
* Management of exceptional cost reporting
* Supporting internal and external audit requests
* Mentoring and supporting the Cost Accountant within the team
Systems & Continuous Improvement
* Contribution to ongoing improvement of Workday reporting and financial processes following recent system implementation
* Collaboration with FP&A, Purchase Ledger and other finance teams to enhance reporting accuracy and process efficiency
* Acting as systems administrator for finance and banking systems
Experience & Skills Required
* Excellent Excel skills – essential
* Experience supervising or managing a team – desirable
* Experience using Workday or similar ERP systems – desirable
* Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate financial insights confidently
Qualifications
* Fully qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or ICAS)