Cost and Assurance Accountant

NRL; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for engineering projects is seeking a Cost & Assurance Accountant in Warrington. This role involves managing financial governance across multi-million-pound projects in a hybrid setting. Looking for candidates with a strong background in cost accounting and Excel proficiency. Join a team dedicated to ensuring project delivery success in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Background in cost accounting, project finance, or cost engineering.
• Ability to manage multi-million-pound projects.
• Proactive mindset with ability to work under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost assurance and financial governance.
• Support applications for payment and invoices.
• Prepare for client audits and financial statements.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure alignment.
• Work with data and spreadsheets for accuracy.

Skills

Cost accounting

Excel proficiency

Financial data analysis

Regulated environment experience

Job description

Overview

Cost & Assurance Accountant — Birchwood Park, Warrington | Hybrid Working | 12-Month Contract (Inside IR35)

Own the numbers. Influence delivery. Make your mark.

We’re recruiting for a Cost & Assurance Accountant to support a high-profile nuclear infrastructure programme. This is a chance to step into a complex, regulated environment where your financial expertise directly impacts project delivery. You’ll be part of a team driving large-scale engineering projects forward — ensuring cost accuracy, contract compliance, and audit readiness across the board. It’s hands-on, fast-paced, and critical to success.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing cost assurance and financial governance across multi-million-pound projects
• Supporting applications for payment, supplier invoicing, and subcontractor cost tracking
• Preparing for client audits and contributing to annual financial statements
• Collaborating with project teams, resourcing, and commercial functions to keep everything aligned
• Working with data, spreadsheets, and cost databases to ensure accuracy and transparency

What you’ll bring

• A background in cost accounting, project finance, or cost engineering
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data
• Experience in regulated, engineering-led, or project-based environments
• A proactive mindset and the ability to work across multiple deadlines

This is a role where precision matters, collaboration is key, and your input shapes outcomes. If you’re looking for a contract that challenges you, rewards attention to detail, and puts you at the heart of something big — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch to learn more.

The NRL Group connects global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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