At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver accurate cost reporting and financial insights while collaborating with operational teams.
- Company: Established UK infrastructure and energy services organisation with a focus on growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and support for professional development.
- Other info: Frequent travel within Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Join a pivotal role influencing decision-making and driving performance in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Part-Qualified or Qualified Accountant with strong cost accounting experience.
The predicted salary is between 46688 - 57063 £ per year.
An established and growing UK infrastructure and energy services organisation is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to join its Finance Team in Aberdeen in a newly created role.
This is a key role supporting operational assets and projects, partnering closely with site management and commercial teams to provide high-quality cost reporting, insight and financial control.
The position reports directly to a Finance Business Partner and offers strong exposure across operations, commercial and senior stakeholders.
The Role
You will play a pivotal role in ensuring robust cost control, financial governance and high-quality reporting across assigned assets or projects.
Key responsibilities include
- Delivering accurate, timely cost reporting, variance analysis and financial insights.
- Supporting the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
- Producing detailed monthly variance reports and leading cost discussions in budget/forecast meetings.
- Supporting cash forecasting and contributing to monthly management accounts.
- Partnering with operational and commercial teams to anticipate and communicate financial impacts.
- Guiding and supporting non-financial managers to strengthen budgetary control.
- Ensuring strong financial controls and fully auditable cost accounting processes.
- Supporting audits and acting as a finance contact for external stakeholders where required.
- Contributing to continuous improvement of finance policies, systems and procedures.
The role involves frequent travel within Aberdeen/ Aberdeenshire and occasional travel to Teesside.
About You
You will be a Part-Qualified or Qualified Accountant (CIMA or ACCA) with strong cost accounting experience in an operational or project-based environment.
You will demonstrate
- Experience preparing financial plans, budgets and cost analysis reports.
- Strong month-end experience, including reconciliations and variance analysis.
- The ability to present financial and commercial insights clearly and confidently.
- Experience supporting and influencing non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong Excel skills and proficiency across Microsoft Office.
- Ideally, experience working with SAP.
What's on Offer
- A visible, business-facing role with strong stakeholder engagement.
- Exposure to operational and commercial decision-making.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Hybrid working.
- A collaborative working environment with clear professional standards.
- Support for continued professional development.
This opportunity would suit a driven cost accountant who enjoys working closely with operations, influencing decision-making and delivering accurate, meaningful financial information that drives performance.
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Senior Cost Accountant - VR/32063 employer: Thorpe Molloy McCulloch Recruitment
Join a leading specialist energy services business that prioritises safety and compliance in well operations and decommissioning. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will benefit from a collaborative work culture that encourages continuous improvement and proactive safety leadership. Located onshore with opportunities for site visits, this role offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact while developing your career in a dynamic environment.
Contact Details:
Thorpe Molloy McCulloch Recruitment Recruitment Team
