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Assistant Cost Accountant

Maidstone Permanent £28,000 - £35,000 per year View Job Description
This role is for a diligent and detail-oriented Cost Accountant who will be responsible for performing accounting functions within the Accounting & Finance department. You will handle cost accounting tasks, budgeting, financial planning, and analysis.
  • Permanent - Career Progression
  • Competitive Benefits

About Our Client

Our client is a large, well-established organisation.

Job Description

  • Providing financial support and guidance to key stakeholders. This will include both financial and non-financial stakeholders across all levels, with responsibility for expense budgets/forecasts and reporting for specific functions within the business
  • Prepare and analyse cost reports
  • Coordinate with the accounting team to develop budgets and financial plans
  • Investigate and report variance analysis
  • Assist in the preparation of financial statements
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
  • Provide support to external auditors
  • Participate in financial forecasting and planning
  • Generation of accurate management accounting information to support month end close, ad hoc analysis, and to maintain compliance to mandated policies
  • Supporting Cost Base daily admin activities as required (for example, labour recording compliance and invoicing amongst other aspects)
  • Carrying out of continuous improvement activities, bringing in new ideas and efficient ways of working for transformation of Financial Planning and ERP Systems

The Successful Applicant

A successful Cost Accountant should have:

  • A solid understanding of accounting principles
  • Proven experience in budgeting, financial planning, and analysis
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Excellent numerical proficiency and attention to detail
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel

What's on Offer

  • A Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • A supportive and inclusive company culture
  • The opportunity to work in a large, impactful organisation in the not-for-profit industry
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth



If you are an ambitious and experienced Cost Accountant looking to make a difference in a large organisation, we encourage you to apply. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute your skills and experience to a company that truly values its employees.

Contact
Ewan Quinn
Quote job ref
JN-022025-6656595
Phone number
+44 162 260 4531

Job summary

Job function
Finance
Subsector
Operations
Sector
Business Services
Location
Maidstone
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ewan Quinn
Consultant phone
+44 162 260 4531
Job reference
JN-022025-6656595