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We are searching for an enthusiastic Cost Accountant to join our productive team at WGM Engineering in Glasgow.
Growing your career as a Full Time Cost Accountant is an awesome opportunity to develop productive skills.
If you are strong in planning, people management and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Cost Accountant at WGM Engineering today!

WGM Engineering is one of Scotlands leading engineering solution providers and performing responsibly is integral to our success and sustainability. We are committed to delivering projects and services whilst ensuring that we meet our customer and society needs, whilst managing the social and environmental impacts of our business. Since trading commenced in 1986, WGM has continued to develop its operations to adhere to the marketplace and client demand. This has been achieved by offering a unique and total service where Mechanical, Electrical and Civil Engineering disciplines are provisioned under the one roof. Aligning our three disciplines and our strategically located service centres offers a total turnkey solution to clients countrywide and ensures we are the number one engineering company of choice.

We have a current requirement for a Cost Accountant to join our busy commercial team based in Glasgow on a hybrid working basis. The main purpose of the role is to provide cost assurance, undertake cost analysis and manage cost data in the WGM corporate systems. You will understand the commercial and contractual arrangements with WGM Clients and ensure costs incurred are properly allocated within the business.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Analyse financial performance and contribute to medium and long-term business planning/ forecasts.
• Provide a support service by working with all departments and the management team to help make financial decisions.
• Ensure spending is kept in line with budgets; advise on financial implications and consequences of business decisions.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with the ability to work with colleagues at all levels.
  Strong organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Support the monthly CVR process ensuring cost re-allocations are carried out promptly and accurately.
• Oversee the assessment of payments due to suppliers and subcontractors.
• Analyse staff time bookings to ensure costs are accurately recorded and recoveries are maximised.
• Ensure costs are properly recorded in EMIR and status of jobs is accurate. Arrange for costs to be transferred as required.

To be considered for this position you will have at least 3 years previous accounts experience working within similar level role cost analyst role, you will be a self-motivated individual, previous experience in the construction or engineering industry would beneficial as would knowledge of forms of contract such as NEC3 or NEC4, it would be also beneficial if the candidate had financial, accounting or quantity surveying background (DipFS, CFA, HND, BSc or similar qualification in a relevant field of study).

To apply for this position please send an update cv to the WGM recruitment team for further review.

Benefits of working as a Cost Accountant in Glasgow:

● Company offers great benefits
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Attractive package