Average Costs salary in North West London

Cost Accountantup to £53k depending on experience6 month FTCHybrid - 3 days in the office I am currently recruiting for an experienced Cost Accountant to join a Global Organisation to support with their Head Office Cost - specifically payroll cost management. This is a 6 month fixed term contract with the opportunity to go permanent for the right person. Due to the urgency of this requirement notice periods longer than 2 weeks cannot be considered. If you have previous experience looking after head office costs - predominately payroll this is a distinct advantage. Responsibilities will include: Produce a full set of management accounts for HO Central Costs in a timely manner, including commentary and variance analysis by department and cost line.Maintain and manage the Head Office balance sheet accruals ensuring accurate accruals postings and reporting for Head Office costs, including salaries and all associated costs.Provide analytical and commercial support and present variance analysis to support growth of business.Communicate risks and ops to the Finance Leadership Team.Produce monthly cost centre reports which provides good visibility of costs that enable budget holders to be held accountable for costs.Own and maintain the budgeting and forecasting process for Head Office costs with a clear audit trail, ensuring all budget holders are engaged with deadlines and requirements.Produce and maintain key analysis that supports the actuals, budgets and forecasts.Provide effective business partnering to budget holders mainly the Execs through regular meetings to discuss and challenge performance against budgets and forecasts.Deal with budget holder queries and requests effectively and efficiently.Manage Recharges Candidate specification: At least 5 years experience working in a similar roleExperience putting together a full set of management accounts, managing prepayments, accruals and journal postingsSelf sufficient - ability to work off your own initiative and be a problem solverExcellent attention to detail with strong stakeholder engagement skillsPrevious reporting experience - understanding budgeting and forecastingLooking after Head Office costs

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Our client, a leading consultancy based in Central London, is seeking an experienced MEP Cost Consultant to join their growing Cost Management team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a cost professional specialising in mechanical, electrical, and public health systems to take on key responsibilities across a diverse range of technically complex projects. The role offers excellent development prospects, involvement in cutting-edge sustainability and carbon planning initiatives, and the opportunity to work within a forward-thinking and collaborative team. Cost Consultant Job Overview Manage cost planning and control for MEP packages across all project phasesPrepare detailed estimates, tender documents, and technical cost reports for MEP systemsProvide advice on value engineering and lifecycle costingEvaluate MEP subcontractor bids and support procurementAdminister contracts, variations, and claims in line with industry standardsSupport change control processes, ensuring accurate adjustments to project budgetsCollaborate closely with multidisciplinary design teams and clientsProduce regular financial and cost performance reportsStay informed of market trends, technologies, and digital tools relevant to MEP cost consultancy Cost Consultant Job Requirements Proven experience in MEP cost management, ideally within a consultancy environmentSomeone who has begun their APC or MRICS qualifiedStrong understanding of MEP systems and technical componentsFamiliar with key contract forms including JCT, NEC, and FIDICProficient in tools such as CostX, BCIS, and other digital estimating platformsExperience with carbon cost planning and sustainability-driven projects (preferred)Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skillsAbility to work independently and contribute to team knowledge and mentoringA proactive approach to continuous learning and professional growth Cost Consultant Salary & Benefits Salary: £35,000 - £55,000 (Dependent on experience)25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays and two charity days per year, with the option to gain additional leave through service milestones or purchase extra days.Be part of a supportive team with clear opportunities for career progression to senior management.Based in London with flexible hybrid working arrangements.Competitive company pension scheme.Payment of professional membership fees for up to two organisations.Access to private medical insurance and a Medical Cash Plan, including optical and dental cover.Cycle-to-work scheme.Staff benefits portal offering discounts on shopping, cinema tickets, hotel stays, and more.Regular company social events throughout the year. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.