cost accountant

Investigo; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global company as a Cost Accountant where you will oversee financial operations and ensure accuracy in cost reporting. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to enhance your skills in a dynamic, supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have substantial accounting experience and the drive to excel in their finance career.

Qualifications

• At least 3-4 years of experience in an Accounting role.
• Currently working towards ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and cost control.
• Proficient in Excel and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage elements of the P&L related to logistics costs.
• Perform variance analysis for forecast vs budget.
• Produce monthly and weekly forecasts for cashflow.
• Ensure timely invoicing and accurate coding.

Skills

Accounting principles

Cost control

Excel

Financial systems

Reconciliations

Reporting

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA part-qualified/finalist

Tools

SAP

Job description

As a Cost Accountant, you'll help steer the company's financial operations by ensuring accuracy, transparency, and efficiency in cost reporting. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, high-impact business.

• Onsite role - 5 days in the office
• Location - Central London
• Salary - £45,000 to £55,000 DOE

What can you expect?

• Manage elements of the P&L related to logistics costs.
• Assist with posting accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Performing variance analysis for forecast vs budget.
• Produce monthly and weekly forecasts for cashflow.
• Coordinate with external partners to manage payments and resolve invoicing issues.
• Manage AP/AR transactions linked to key operational activities.
• Ensure timely invoicing, approvals under delegated authority, and accurate coding.
• Handle cost documentation.
• Document and update key financial procedures to ensure compliance and clarity.

What skills/ experience will you bring?

• At least 3/4 years of experience in a Accounting role and currently working towards ACA/ACCA/CIMA part-qualified/ finalist.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and cost control.
• Strong Excel skills and SAP knowledge is a plus.
• Confident with financial systems, reconciliations, and reporting.

Mindset & Behaviours:

• Analytical, solutions-oriented, and detail-focused
• Ability to manage deadlines and multitask in a high-performance culture
• Proactive, energetic, and driven to improve and optimise
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Takes ownership of results and personal growth

Why Join ?

You'll be part of a global business who are agile, growing, and full of opportunity. If you're looking to accelerate your finance career in a business where you'll be trusted, challenged, and supported, this could be the perfect fit.

If you are interested in hearing more, please apply to this job ad.