Assistant Cost Controller

Halecroft Recruitment Limited; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Office-based role

Career development

Finance experience

Job summary

Halecroft Recruitment Limited is seeking an Assistant Cost Controller for a growing finance team in Runcorn. You will process cost invoices, perform 3-way matching, and support supplier reconciliations while ensuring accuracy and timely processing.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in Accounts Payable or cost control, with AAT part-qualification or studying. Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Cost Control, Finance Administration or similar.
• AAT part-qualified or currently studying would be advantageous.
• Understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and 3-way matching.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills and confidence with financial data.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to processing information.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive approach to investigate queries and resolve discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of cost of sales, agency and supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Carry out 3-way matching between purchase orders, goods received notes and invoices.
• Manage the Accounts Department inbox, responding to supplier queries and ensuring issues are resolved promptly.
• Complete regular supplier statement reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with investigating and resolving aged items on the GRNI report.
• Process monthly credit card reconciliations and staff expense claims.
• Support the Lead Cost Controller with information and validation for weekly BACS payment runs.
• Assist with the accurate filing and tracking of subcontractor documentation, including CIS and retention tracking.
• Support data cleansing and finance administration as part of ongoing systems and ERP development.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure processes are completed in line with company procedures.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisation

Time management

Education

AAT part-qualified

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Cost Controller to join a growing finance team within an established business based in Runcorn, Cheshire.

Key Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of cost of sales, agency and supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Carry out 3-way matching between purchase orders, goods received notes and invoices.
• Manage the Accounts Department inbox, responding to supplier queries and ensuring issues are resolved promptly.
• Complete regular supplier statement reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with investigating and resolving aged items on the GRNI report.
• Process monthly credit card reconciliations and staff expense claims.
• Support the Lead Cost Controller with information and validation for weekly BACS payment runs.
• Assist with the accurate filing and tracking of subcontractor documentation, including administrative support relating to CIS and retention tracking.
• Support data cleansing and finance administration as part of ongoing systems and ERP development.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure processes are completed in line with company procedures.

About You

We are looking for someone who is organised, detail-focused and confident working within a busy finance environment.

Ideally, You Will Have

• 1-3 years' experience in Accounts Payable, Cost Control, Finance Administration or a similar role.
• AAT part-qualified or currently studying would be advantageous.
• An understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and 3-way matching.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to processing information.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines.
• A proactive approach with the confidence to investigate queries and resolve discrepancies.

What's on Offer?

• Salary: £27,000
• Permanent position
• Runcorn, Cheshire
• Monday to Friday, fully office-based
• Opportunity to develop your finance and cost control experience.
• A varied role within a growing and evolving finance function.