Contract Length: 1 year FTC - starting 31st October 2025 Our client, a leading business in the design and engineering field, has an exciting opportunity for a Cost and Assurance Accountant to join the team in Birchwood Park, Warrington. The role is heavily operational and transactional, which aligns closely with accounts payable / finance support and well as project and cost accounting. Main duties and responsibilities: Understand and ensure compliance with the Contract actual cost accounting requirements, Ensure our finance operating processes, accounting standards and governance are followed Participate in preparation of monthly application for payment to the Client in line with contract T&C and assist in development and maintenance of Application for Payment/cost database Raise sales invoices based on approved payment certificates Oversee timely processing and payment of suppliers invoices, maintain subcontractors' invoice and cost trackers, reporting Take part in Client's monthly audits in line with the procedure and mutual assurance of other Partners under the Contract; being involved in preparation of Annual Statement Assist with preparation of projects set up, transactions management throughout the project duration, monthly accruals and projects closure Liaise with Resourcing team re personnel approvals/onboarding/offboarding, use of Resource database to extract audit information, if needed, monitor list of personnel working on the framework Understand build-up of bill rates in line with the contract and assist with calculations and true up, if neededQualifications - External Degree/qualification in relevant discipline or can be substituted by relevant experience. Accounting/cost experience and understanding is essential Used to handling sensitive and confidential information, including treatment of information in line with UK GDPR requirements Effective / Competent Computerised systems skills (including Excel) and ability to work with data, spreadsheets and formulae Ability to work to multiple deadlines and focused on delivery of best service to the Client and internal stakeholders