Average Cost Accountant salary in the UK

Project / Cost Accountant Reading / hybrid Gleeson Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a high profile, international engineering client for a broad project, cost accounting role with significant interaction with key stakeholders through tout the business, this is a superb and unique opportunity based in Reading. A highly welcoming business with modern offices, free parking and easy reach of all public transport routes. Duties: Assisting the Head of Finance with the production and reporting of monthly, quarterly and annual Management Account Packs as well as statutory audit informationManaging the technical finance requirements of the accounting systemAssisting the Head of Finance with the maintenance of projects and contracts in order to ensure the integrity of revenue and margin reportingAssisting with the forward-looking financial processes such as forecasting, budgeting and long-term planningPreparing and submitting monthly, quarterly and annual management accountsMaintaining the month end reconciliations and posting journals as per the closing task list (including fixed assets, inventory costs, journals, accruals, sales and bookings report, un-billed reconciliations, quarterly contract revenue report and completion of schedules in HyperionPreparing schedules for annual audit Running the month end revenue recognition routines every Friday and also through the month to check performance to dateTechnical management of the accounting system, including rebuild of TB, pull through of opening balances for new financial year, maintaining GL accounts, finalisation of batches, managing integration's and clearing errors, maintaining time periods, hours and expenses interfacing, closing projects, process delivered contracts, and troubleshooting other system queries which have a finance elementInvolvement in project budget review cycles and maintaining the system with the correct budgets Maintain capex tracker of actual and forecast spend vs budgetAssisting with preparation of monthly and quarterly forecasts, annual Budgets and Long Term PlansAssisting with any other ad hoc financial duties as requested by the GM or Financial Controller The ideal candidate: Qualified or Finalist or Qualified by ExperienceExperience in using an ERP system in a manufacturing or engineerig environment (preferred)Experience of Long Term Contract Accounting and Inventory an advantageIntermediate/Advanced level user of ExcelGood attention to detail and happy to deal with the technical aspects of an ERP systemAbility to communicate with staff from all levels within the business and with the US sites also GleeReading At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Cost Estimator/ Cost Modeller / Cost Engineering Consultant - MOD, Defence, NATO, Nuclear sectors Our client has a significant capability undertaking cost and risk related studies. Staff have developed whole life cost models and generated estimates for air, land, sea, space and joint systems, platforms and infrastructure for the UK MoD, NATO, other defence organisations and industry. These whole life cost estimates have been used to support Investment Appraisals, Combined Operational Effectiveness and Investment Appraisals and successful Business Cases. They are currently undertaking costing studies on C2 systems, on autonomous systems and a wide range of maritime assets. As a Cost Estimator, Cost Engineering Consultant, you will be providing the cost estimates and engineering support to help the UK MOD and industry make better decisions. Our client requires strong Cost Estimating experience at the early stages . This may be working autonomously within customer teams to support business cases with analytical thinking and outcomes, estimating of procurement and in-service costs, or leading workshops with customers and Subject Matter Experts to improve accuracy and understanding of project costs. Responsibilities for the Cost Estimator Consultant will include: Delivering technical consulting projects.Assisting in identifying and winning work for a new and growing consultancy.Building new relationships and maintaining the relationships we have with our current customers.Using and developing problem structuring methods and a variety of tools and techniques, including novel approaches where required.Support the project teams through review of plans and proposals ensuring value for money and ensuring delivery of plans is as required.Working organically in customer teams to deliver rapid turn-around analysis. Skills & Qualifications require re role of Cost Estimator / Cost Consultant: Essential Requirements: Knowledge of Investment Appraisals, Trade Studies, Business Cases, and Cost Benefit Analysis to support stage gate approvals.Good knowledge of statistics in support of parametric modelling, sampling and risk assessment.Independent Cost Estimating. Experience in methods of estimating including; detailed, comparative and parametric techniques in support of both hardware and software systems acquisitions and through life support.Understanding and developing cost estimates that take account of; development, manufacture and support environments; allowances; overheads; profit, Government Furnished Assets & Resources, historical costs, and Estimating Maturity Assessment levels.Cost Model Development. Development of robust cost models that satisfy independent Verification & Validation scrutiny.Cost / Schedule Risk Analysis. Knowledge of quantitative assessment of uncertainty, cost and schedule risk assessment.Independent Verification and Validation audit against 3rd party supplied cost models.Knowledge of Earned Value Management. Understand the techniques and formulas used to create EV outputs. Have experience in managing data and processing the outcomes to deliver analysis of results.Using logical and analytical thinking to solve complex problems for the client. Strives to deliver ahead of targets.Working in a client’s team to influence strategic decision makers whilst delivering practical solutions.Be a trusted individual who can perform when working as part of a team or when acting independently with support from colleagues.Be articulate with good presentation and written communication skills.Be a member of an appropriate professional body (such as ICEAA, ACostE) and have a desire for further professional development.Be dependable, committed and have a genuine enthusiasm to contribute to the growth of a new business.The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level (or have experience that will enable them to meet ICEAA or AcostE membership criteria). Preferred skills & Experience re role of Cost Estimator / Cost Consultant, but not essential: Knowledge of and application of Visual Basic.Experience as a cost engineering consultant in DE&S, wider MOD or public sector project environment.Application of Risk tools such as @Risk. Other requirements Candidates must have an existing right to live and work in the UK.Candidates will need to undergo an internal BPSS check prior to gaining site access.Candidates will also need to either hold a current SC clearance or be willing and eligible to undergo a Security Clearance check (SC level) upon starting their employment with the company. To gain SC clearance you will normally need at least 5 years’ UK residency. Our client is a small but rapidly growing consultancy, owned by highly experienced and recognised practitioners in UK Defence consultancy. They are looking for candidates with a mix of technical expertise and interpersonal skills, able to work independently or in small teams. They are looking for candidates who are able to help the company grow and can offer exciting opportunities for those with the drive to develop their own skills and those of the company. They offer competitive salaries and packages, and the opportunity for rapid advancement for the right candidates. Keywords - Cost Estimates, MOD, defence, EVM, Earned Value Management, Cost Model Development, ICEAA, ACostE, Risk Management, @Risk, Risk Analysis, Statistics, Modelling, Cost Models , Cost Modelling, Nuclear, NATO, cost Estimator Cost Modeller , Cost Estimator , Engineering Consultant - MOD, Defence Salary - £40K-£70K according to level of experience. plus, benefits Location - Portsmouth, Bristol , Corsham locations, this is a hybrid role, working from home, client site and the office

Management Accountant / Cost Accountant - 6 month interim role (ideally to start by middle of October 2024) Reading based (outskirts) - free parking (3 days in the office, 2 days at home) £25ph - £35ph + holiday pay (pay rate depending on your experience / qualifications) Gleeson Recruitment are delighted to be supporting our well-respected, high profile, multi-site business, as they seek an experienced Management Accountant / Cost Accountant initially for 6 months to cover a secondment internally. This is a sole-charge Management Accountant position, where you will be supporting the business and the Financial Controller with a variety of different accounting duties, whilst working alongside the wider finance team of 6. You will ideally be able to hit the ground running, and be an experienced Accountant, who can multi-task and add value to this £25 mn turnover B2B business who are work closely with their UK and International clients. You will also be available to start by the middle of October ideally, and be able and happy to commit to this 6 month role initially (potential long term extensions available subject to sign off and performance). Your duties as a Management Accountant / Cost Accountant will include: Assisting the Head of Finance with the production and reporting of monthly, quarterly and annual Management Account Packs as well as statutory audit informationManaging the technical finance requirements of their ERP accounting system Assisting the Head of Finance with the maintenance of projects and contracts in order to ensure the integrity of revenue and margin reportingAssisting with the forward-looking financial processes such as forecasting, budgeting and long-term planningPreparing and submitting monthly, quarterly and annual management accountsMaintaining the month end reconciliations and posting journals as needed - including fixed assets, inventory costs, journals, accruals, sales and bookings report, un-billed reconciliations, quarterly contract revenue report and completion of schedulesPreparing schedules for annual audit Running the month end revenue recognition routines every Friday and also through the month to check performance to dateOverall management of the ERP accounting system, pulling through of the opening balances for new financial year, maintaining GL accounts, managing integration's and resolving any errors, closing any completed projects, processing delivered contracts, and troubleshooting any system queries where neededActive involvement in all project budget review cycles and maintaining the systems with the correct budgets Maintaining the capex tracker of actual and forecast spend vs budgetAssisting with preparation of monthly and quarterly forecasts, annual budgets etcAssisting with any other ad hoc financial duties as requested by the Management Team The ideal Management Accountant will have the following profile: Part Qualified or Finalist or Qualified, or Qualified by ExperienceExperience in using an ERP system in a manufacturing environment potentiallyExperience of Long Term Contract Accounting and Inventory an advantageIntermediate/Advanced level user of ExcelGood attention to detail and happy to deal with all technical aspects of an ERP system, whilst also recommendation of any adjustmentsAbility to communicate with staff from all levels within the business and with the US sites alsoBe available at short notice to start the role - or ideally by mid October and be able to commit to a 6 month role This is a superb unique Management Accountant opportunity, based in Reading, where you will have the opportunity to work closely with the wider finance team as well as the non-finance staff on site and be warmly welcomed by the business. My client offers very modern offices, free parking and with very easy reach of all public transport routes. GleeReading Please contact me for further information on this Management Accountant role baaed in Reading, and for a full job specification, and my client will be able to move quickly on Cv's. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.