Cost Accountant Lead

Newcastle upon Tyne

up to £50,000

Contract

BMC Recruitment Group are recruiting for a Cost Accountant Lead on behalf of a growing organisation within the professional services and technology sector. This is an 18 month FTC to cover maternity leave, with the current post holder due to go on leave at the end of July. The business is seeking someone who can start as soon as possible to allow a thorough handover period.

This is a key role within a high‑performing Management Accounting team, with responsibility for leading overhead reporting, supporting strategic decision‑making, and ensuring strong financial control across the organisation. You will work closely with senior management, FP&A, Technical Accounting, and wider stakeholders.

Key Benefits

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Full‑time, 18‑month fixed‑term contract (maternity cover)
• Immediate start available to allow full handover before current post‑holder’s leave
• Hybrid working available following training
• Free on‑site parking
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
• Company pension contribution (increases with service)
• Opportunities for development within a high‑performing finance team
• Regular company and team events

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of accurate monthly management accounts with commentary across P&L, balance sheet and cashflow
• Review of reconciliations and completion of monthly, quarterly and YTD variance analysis
• Continuous monitoring of financial KPIs and identification of trends/improvement areas
• Approval of journals and review of accruals accuracy
• Delivery and oversight of consolidated overhead reporting
• Presentation of group cost performance at CFO level at month‑end
• Business partnering with cost centre leaders on budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis
• Tracking cost control across transformation projects, new office programmes and wider group initiatives
• Management of exceptional cost reporting
• Supporting internal and external audit requests
• Mentoring and supporting the Cost Accountant within the team

Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Contribution to ongoing improvement of Workday reporting and financial processes following recent system implementation
• Collaboration with FP&A, Purchase Ledger and other finance teams to enhance reporting accuracy and process efficiency
• Acting as systems administrator for finance and banking systems

Experience & Skills Required

• Excellent Excel skills – essential
• Experience supervising or managing a team – desirable
• Experience using Workday or similar ERP systems – desirable
• Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate financial insights confidently

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or ICAS)