Cost Accountant (6-Month Temp Contract / FTC)
Location: Saffron Walden (Hybrid - circa 2 days per month onsite, remainder remote)
Salary: Equivalent to £55,000-£60,000 FTE (or competitive day rate)
Start Date: ASAP
Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a long standing client in Saffron Walden to recruit an experienced Cost Accountant for an initial 6-month temporary contract. This opportunity has arisen to provide cover for an internal secondment and offers a flexible hybrid working model with limited onsite presence required.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional with strong cost accounting experience who enjoys partnering with operational stakeholders and supporting business performance through high-quality reporting and analysis.
Key Responsibilities
* Preparation of monthly management accounts and associated reporting packs
* Business partnering with heads of internal cost centres to review spend, variances, and performance
* Ownership of cost centre reporting and analysis
* Supporting project costing activity, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of project spend
* Involvement in the biannual forecasting process
* Delivery of ad hoc analysis, reporting requests, and finance improvement projects
* Supporting wider finance team priorities during the contract period
Candidate Profile
* Strong, demonstrable experience in cost accounting is essential
* Open to QBE, part-qualified, or fully qualified candidates (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent)
* Previous experience producing management accounts and partnering with non-finance stakeholders
* Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
* Able to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
* Strong Excel and systems experience