Cost Accountant - Hybrid, Impactful Cost Reporting

Royal London; Alderley Edge; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mutual life and pensions company in Alderley Park is seeking a Cost Accountant to ensure the integrity of operating costs. With a hybrid working model, the successful candidate will support high-quality cost reporting and work closely with finance teams. Key qualifications include a solid understanding of accounting principles and strong Excel skills. This role comes with enhanced benefits, including up to 14% employer matching pension and 28 days annual leave, emphasizing a supportive and inclusive work culture.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Up to 14% employer matching pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience in cost accounting is beneficial.
• Ability to improve spreadsheet documents.

Responsibilities

• Ensure integrity of costs through month-end reporting.
• Oversee cost accounting and effective reporting.
• Engage with stakeholders to improve cost accounting.

Skills

Accounting principles

Strong Excel skills

Relationship management

Communication skills

Education

Newly qualified accountant

Job description

A leading mutual life and pensions company in Alderley Park is seeking a Cost Accountant to ensure the integrity of operating costs. With a hybrid working model, the successful candidate will support high-quality cost reporting and work closely with finance teams. Key qualifications include a solid understanding of accounting principles and strong Excel skills. This role comes with enhanced benefits, including up to 14% employer matching pension and 28 days annual leave, emphasizing a supportive and inclusive work culture.