Cost Management Accountant

Cost Management Accountant / London / Permanent / £40k-£45k

Your new company

Join a growing and entrepreneurial niche services business where you'll become part of a finance team supporting multiple departments within a complex, high-volume operation.

Your new role

Financial Operations & Controls

• Take ownership of a broad range of day-to-day financial processes, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and strong financial governance.
• Oversee the processing, review and validation of a significant volume of expenditure-related transactions.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure supporting documentation is complete and compliant with internal policies.
• Provide support across transactional finance activities when required.

Reporting & Analysis

• Produce regular financial reporting and analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Investigate variances and identify trends, risks and opportunities across departmental expenditure.
• Prepare reconciliations and supporting schedules, ensuring any discrepancies are identified and resolved promptly.
• Contribute to the preparation of periodic financial reporting packs and stakeholder presentations.
• Assist with forecasting and budgeting activities, providing meaningful commentary and insight.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with managers across the organisation to gather information, understand business activity and provide financial guidance.
• Build effective relationships with both finance and non-finance colleagues, acting as a trusted point of contact for financial matters.
• Support decision-making through the provision of clear, accurate and commercially focused information.
• Respond to internal and external queries in a professional and timely manner.

Process Improvement

• Continuously review existing processes and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency and reporting quality.
• Support the development and documentation of best practice procedures and controls.
• Contribute to finance projects and wider business initiatives as required.

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience working in a similar cost-focused accounting role, within a busy finance function where accuracy and attention to detail are critical.
• A proven ability to manage a high volume of transactions, data and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively and work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• The confidence to challenge, investigate and follow through on issues independently.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the business.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using finance systems (Xero advantageous).
• A proactive approach and a genuine desire to improve processes and drive efficiencies.
• Part Qualified/actively working towards a professional accounting qualification.

What you'll get in return

• Flexible working options available with a hybrid working pattern of 2-3 days in the office each week
• Study support is available

What you need to do now

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