Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant

Nottingham

GBP27,(Apply online only) per annum

What we offer

We re creating brighter days. Fresh challenges. Exciting opportunities. Plenty of ups, downs and curveballs. With a career as Cost Accountant at City and County Healthcare Group every day will be different to the next. Each will offer you the opportunity to do meaningful and rewarding work that makes a real difference to our clients lives and your career.

What you ll do

In this pivotal role within the Transactional Accounts team, you will be instrumental in establishing and maintaining standard costs for specific codes across our branch network. Your responsibilities include creating precise schedules, ensuring accurate allocation through monthly journals to reflect in Profit and Loss statements. You will actively support performance analysis, collaborate with various teams, and ensure timely posting of costs through collaboration with accounts payable and property teams. Your commitment to financial integrity extends to meticulous Balance Sheet Reconciliations, annual budgeting, and audit support. Additionally, you will analyse hours worked, oversee property-related costs, and identify automation opportunities for process optimisation. Your role contributes significantly to financial accuracy and efficiency within the organisation.

What you ll get

We offer thorough training and the opportunity to develop through self-directed learning, coaching conversations, e-learning modules and access to further qualifications and courses. You ll have the support to develop your career, either within your branch or the wider City & County Healthcare Group. We ll also empower you to feel proud of the impactful and meaningful work that you do.

We ll reward you with a benefits package that includes wellbeing resources, financial advice and up to 14% discount at over 40 retailers including Tesco, John Lewis and many more.

We will also offer you:

• 22 Days Holiday (increasing to 25 days after 3 years service) plus bank holidays
• Occupational Maternity Pay & Adoption Pay
• Occupational Paternity Pay
• Death in Service Payment
• Occupational Sick Pay
• NEST pension scheme

subject to terms and conditions and qualifying period

What you need

We are looking for candidates actively pursuing or holding a relevant qualification like ACCA or CIMA, with some experience in accounting or a Finance function. The ideal candidate will demonstrate high numeracy skills, be a team player with strong analytical abilities, and possess good IT skills, particularly in Excel. Taking responsibility for their duties and embracing new challenges, the candidate should be well-presented with excellent communication skills, high accuracy, and attention to detail. Highly organised with effective prioritisation abilities, the candidate should also show a commitment to continuous personal development. Desirable qualifications include experience or an understanding of the demands of a growing business, familiarity with working in a branch or network organisation across a significant geographic area, and proficiency in financial management software such as Access Dimensions or similar systems.

Why choose us?

We see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. We want to transform the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have the size and success to offer you a world of career opportunity, choice and security. Join us on our journey

City and County is an Equal Opportunities Employer.