Cost Performance Accountant

  • JAM Recruitment Ltd
  • Frimley, Surrey
  • Jan 09, 2026
Contractor Government

Job Description

Cost Performance Accountant - 12-Month Contract

Frimley (Hybrid, 1 to 2 days a week onsite)

12-Month Contract

Due to security nature of the role, we can only consider those who have lived in the UK in the last 5 years and are eligible for security clearance

About the Role:

We are recruiting for a Cost Performance Accountant to join a leading Digital Intelligence finance team on a 12-month contract. This role offers the opportunity to work on cost performance, financial governance, forecasting, and ERP/finance transformation programmes within a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver accurate cost performance reporting, forecasts, and insight to stakeholders
  • Support ERP and finance modernisation initiatives
  • Identify process improvements and implement best practice in cost performance and payroll processes
  • Collaborate with operational finance teams across the UK and internationally
  • Ensure strong financial governance and control across reporting and forecasting

Requirements:

  • ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified
  • Strong SAP experience (SME / Super User beneficial)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office packages
  • Payroll accounting experience advantageous
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills