Cost Accountant
Posted Today by HAYS
Negotiable
Inside
Undetermined
London, UK
Summary: The role of Cost Accountant involves overseeing accounts payable activities and managing month-end tasks related to costs for a UK-based private bank specializing in wealth management. This interim position is set for 6 to 9 months, starting in January 2026, and requires a qualified accountant with experience in cost accounting, preferably within the banking or financial services sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the AP activities - All Payment made to suppliers/employees, recharges, weekly Creditor and COUPA posting review, COUPA champion and Requester for Finance
- Month-end tasks in relation to costs- reconciliation of Suspense Account, G&A accruals, prepayments, reporting cost v budget to Budget holders
- Responsible for the Fixed Asset Register for Intangibles and Tangibles
- Validator in SAP and ME Application
- Prepare and review Daily Sap controls
- Support the wider business with Budgets
Key Skills:
- Fully qualified accountant
- Strong experience in cost accounting
- Experience within banking or wider financial services
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment
Salary (Rate): £350 Daily
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Finance
Your new company
You will be working for a UK-based private bank that specialises in wealth management services for high net-worth individuals. This role will be a 12-month maternity cover looking to start in January 2026.
Your new role
- Oversee the AP activities - All Payment made to suppliers/employees, recharges, weekly Creditor and COUPA posting review, COUPA champion and Requester for Finance
- Month-end tasks in relation to costs- reconciliation of Suspense Account, G&A accruals, prepayments, reporting cost v budget to Budget holders
- Responsible for the Fixed Asset Register for Intangibles and Tangibles
- Validator in SAP and ME Application
- Prepare and review Daily Sap controls
- Support the wider business with Budgets
What you'll need to succeed
You will be a fully qualified accountant with strong experience in cost accounting. You will have ideally worked within banking or wider financial services and enjoy working within a very collaborative environment.
What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.
What you need to do now
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