BMC Recruitment Group
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
BMC Recruitment Group are delighted to be recruiting for a Cost Accountant on behalf of a leading, fast-growing organisation within the professional services and technology sector. This newly created position offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role within a high-performing finance team, supporting cost control, financial analysis, and strategic decision-making across the business. Key Benefits they offer: Competitive salary (dependent on experience) Full-time, permanent position Monday to Friday , standard office hours Hybrid working Free on-site parking 33 days annual leave including bank holidays (rising with length of service) Company pension contribution (increases with service) Regular company/team events Opportunities for long-term career development within a growing group Your Duties & Responsibilities include: Preparation of accurate monthly Management Accounts with insights and commentary (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) Support with subsidiary and consolidated monthly management accounts from an overheads perspective Business partnering with department heads, providing cost centre reporting, budgeting and forecasting support Weekly nominal and spend analysis to identify trends and variances Preparation of Balance Sheet reconciliations Reviewing and analysing accruals and prepayments Supporting internal and external audit requests Overhead tracking for key business projects Management of exceptional costs reporting Supporting complaints and operational loss reporting Working alongside finance teams to develop a universal coding structure for overheads Reviewing automated payroll journals and performing payroll reconciliations (MTD/YTD) Liaising closely with Purchase Ledger to ensure accurate invoice coding Conducting ad-hoc overhead and cost analysis for various departments Assist with VAT submissions Preparation of journals Systems, Processes & Controls Act as a key contributor to continuous improvement initiatives across finance systems and reporting Support ongoing enhancements to Workday (or similar ERP) reporting Foster collaboration between FP&A, Purchase Ledger, Tax and Technical Accounting teams Identify opportunities to improve reporting quality, process control and data accuracy Act as a systems administrator for finance and banking systems Experience Needed: Strong Excel skills - essential Experience producing management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations Variance analysis and cashflow knowledge Understanding of purchase ledger cycles, forecasting, accruals, and prepayments Experience working to tight deadlines Exposure to Workday or similar ERP - desirable Financial services experience - desirable Qualifications Required: Fully qualified Accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA / ICAS)
Mar 23, 2026
Full time
BMC Recruitment Group are delighted to be recruiting for a Cost Accountant on behalf of a leading, fast-growing organisation within the professional services and technology sector. This newly created position offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role within a high-performing finance team, supporting cost control, financial analysis, and strategic decision-making across the business. Key Benefits they offer: Competitive salary (dependent on experience) Full-time, permanent position Monday to Friday , standard office hours Hybrid working Free on-site parking 33 days annual leave including bank holidays (rising with length of service) Company pension contribution (increases with service) Regular company/team events Opportunities for long-term career development within a growing group Your Duties & Responsibilities include: Preparation of accurate monthly Management Accounts with insights and commentary (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) Support with subsidiary and consolidated monthly management accounts from an overheads perspective Business partnering with department heads, providing cost centre reporting, budgeting and forecasting support Weekly nominal and spend analysis to identify trends and variances Preparation of Balance Sheet reconciliations Reviewing and analysing accruals and prepayments Supporting internal and external audit requests Overhead tracking for key business projects Management of exceptional costs reporting Supporting complaints and operational loss reporting Working alongside finance teams to develop a universal coding structure for overheads Reviewing automated payroll journals and performing payroll reconciliations (MTD/YTD) Liaising closely with Purchase Ledger to ensure accurate invoice coding Conducting ad-hoc overhead and cost analysis for various departments Assist with VAT submissions Preparation of journals Systems, Processes & Controls Act as a key contributor to continuous improvement initiatives across finance systems and reporting Support ongoing enhancements to Workday (or similar ERP) reporting Foster collaboration between FP&A, Purchase Ledger, Tax and Technical Accounting teams Identify opportunities to improve reporting quality, process control and data accuracy Act as a systems administrator for finance and banking systems Experience Needed: Strong Excel skills - essential Experience producing management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations Variance analysis and cashflow knowledge Understanding of purchase ledger cycles, forecasting, accruals, and prepayments Experience working to tight deadlines Exposure to Workday or similar ERP - desirable Financial services experience - desirable Qualifications Required: Fully qualified Accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA / ICAS)
BMC Recruitment Group
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
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)
Mar 23, 2026
Full time
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)
