Assistant Cost Manager

British Solar Renewables Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonus

Employee assistance programme

Private health insurance

Pension

25 days leave

Job summary

British Solar Renewables Limited is seeking an Assistant Cost Manager to support the financial management of UK and international projects. You will work closely with the Cost Manager, QS, Contracts Managers and wider operations to ensure accurate cost control and reporting.

The role involves updating invoices and purchase orders, allocating costs, forecasting spend and providing credit control support. The position is a 13-month fixed term contract with hybrid working options in the UK.

Qualifications

• Currently studying towards an AAT qualification, or have previous experience within a finance, accounts, project support, or project administration role.

Responsibilities

• Update invoices and purchase orders within project cost reports in a timely manner.
• Allocate costs to the correct cost packages to support effective budget management.
• Work collaboratively with teams across the business to ensure accurate cost allocation.
• Assist with project forecasting and highlighting changes in spend as they arise.
• Provide ad hoc credit control support when required.
• Participate in regular meetings with Quantity Surveyors and Contracts Managers.
• Update monthly spend reports for Project Managers.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Cost accounting

Budgeting

Data analysis

Communication

Education

AAT qualification (in progress)

Finance / Accounts experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Shepton Mallet (Head Office), United Kingdom

Join Our Team
We are looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Assistant Cost Manager to support the successful financial management of our UK and international projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking to develop their career in cost management, finance, or project controls within a fast-paced and growing business.

Working closely with our Cost Manager, Quantity Surveyors, Contracts Managers, and wider operational teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring project costs are accurately recorded, monitored, and reported.

This role is a 13-month fixed term contract.

What you'll be doing:
As an Assistant Cost Manager, you'll support the day-to-day cost management of multiple projects by:

• Updating invoices and purchase orders within project cost reports in a timely manner
• Allocating costs to the correct cost packages to support effective budget management
• Working collaboratively with teams across the business to ensure accurate cost allocation
• Assisting with project forecasting and highlighting changes in spend as they arise
• Providing ad hoc credit control support when required
• Participating in regular meetings with Quantity Surveyors and Contracts Managers
• Updating monthly spend reports for Project Managers

What We’re Looking For
We're interested in hearing from candidates who are:

• Currently studying towards an AAT qualification, or
• Have previous experience within a finance, accounts, project support, or project administration role

Key Skills

• Confident user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Full UK driving licence

What you'll get from BSR

• Monthly social events, including team lunches, breakfasts, volunteering days, and Christmas and summer parties.
• Hybrid working options where role requirements allow.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies.
• Annual bonus scheme to recognise your contribution.
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support.
• One funded professional membership per year.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to roll over up to 5 days.
• Private health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Pension.