Cost Accountant Lead (18m FTC)

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)