Cost Administrator

Your New Company

My client is expanding their Central Services function and is seeking a Cost Administrator to join their growing team based in Peterborough. This newly established department plays a key role in delivering professional, efficient and cost-effective maintenance, engineering and operational support services across the business. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation where you'll support essential projects, financial processes and commercial activities while gaining exposure to a wide range of business functions.

Your New Role
As a Cost Administrator, you will provide vital support to the financial and commercial management of projects and contracts. Working closely with Cost Managers and Analysts, you will ensure that all financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently, helping maintain strong cost control and commercial compliance. Key responsibilities will include: Creating and processing SAP requisitions and purchase orders Managing supplier invoices and supporting timely payment processes Verifying completed works against agreed contractual terms and framework pricing Supporting Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes, including PR, PO, GRN and AP activities Assisting with cash flow monitoring, cost tracking and financial reporting Maintaining accurate records for audit and cost assurance purposes Supporting supplier payment processes and contract compliance activities Promoting health and safety best practice and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve queries and maintain accurate financial records

What You'll Need to Succeed
To be successful in this role, you'll be highly organised, numerically minded and comfortable working within a fast-paced administrative environment.

You'll ideally have: Previous experience in a cost administration, finance administration or commercial support role Strong IT skills, particularly within Microsoft Excel Experience using SAP and other business systems Knowledge of Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes including PR, PO, GRN and AP Experience with systems such as M2i and Power BI would be advantageous Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a high volume workload Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain effective control processes Excellent communication and relationship-building skills The ability to work independently whilst also contributing positively to a wider team Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word and PowerPoint

What You'll Get in Return
Competitive hourly rate of £14.00 - £17.50 depending on experience
Immediate start available 12-week temporary assignment with strong potential for permanent employment
Flexible working options, with part-time hours considered
Opportunity to join a growing and supportive team
Valuable experience within a large and well-established organisation

What You Need to Do Now
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