Vacancy Reference: GRP-BSE-KS-0404

Job Title:
Assistant Cost Accountant Job Type: Full-time; Permanent

Location:
Bury St Edmunds

Salary:
Competitive Benefits: 20 day`s holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays; AE Pension; Opt-in Health Cash Plans Atalian Servest have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Cost Accountant to work within the Commercial Finance team. Reporting into the Commercial Team Leader, you will support our Business Development teams to deliver financial expertise for cost modelling for new opportunities and maintaining costing information for existing clients. You will work closely with the Sales and Bid teams and the relevant divisional finance teams. Atalian Servest Group is an expert in facilities management, creating environments which enable people to deliver exceptional experiences to help organisations to be more efficient, effective and sustainable. Our company is growing quickly, and that`s where you come in Key duties and responsibilities will include: - Maintain and update the UK Contract Database ensuring any amendments are made on a timely basis to include wins and losses - Receive contract variations from within the business and ensure these are communicated to the relevant parties via the Weekly Variation Report - Preparation of quotations additional services or for new sites for existing customers - Provide support for Sales Team with the provision of costings for new tenders and retenders. This includes analysis of TUPE data, productivity calculations and machinery proposals - Creation of cost models that flow freely into the various submission templates that clients utilise - Preparation of Discounted Cash Flows and ensuring all sign off documentation is accurate and timely - Attendance at tender review meetings and costing sign off meetings - Updating cost models for National Minimum Wage and Living Wage adjustments and any other legislative changes - Provide analysis of performance of new contracts compared to our signed off cost model to assist operations team with contract profitability - Create and maintain bench-marking information to ensure cost models are relevant and commercially sound As an Assistant Cost Accountant, you will demonstrate the following skills and attributes: - Commercial awareness - You will understand and apply financial and commercial principles; You will view issues in terms of costs, profits, markets and added value - Problem solving and analysis - You will analyse issues and break them down into their component parts; You will make systematic and rational judgements based on relevant information - Would suit part-qualified accountant or AAT qualified or with demonstrable skills for the role e.g. experience within key finance teams such as accounts payable / receivable or management accounts - Experience of working within a fast paced, growing business and the ability to influence, debate and seek solutions - Must demonstrate the ability to work well under pressure and adhere to strict reporting deadlines - Strong excel skills and appetite for continuous improvement - Have confidence to challenge assumptions being provided by Sales and Operations teams The role is based at our newly refurbished offices on the western outskirts of Bury St Edmunds, however the role will involve some travel to other offices and customer sites across the UK. Our Commercial Finance Team supports our business between the hours of Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:30 however, flexibility on the part of successful candidate will be required to meet the needs of the business. We offer excellent career and development opportunities, as an organisation that's proud of its` great people - we believe in the opportunity to recognise and share success. Atalian Servest is an equal opportunities employer and rely on diversity to deliver on our goals. We actively encourage applications from talented and qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability or age. STRICTLY NO AGENCIES