Cost Accountant Graduate

6 days ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom DWF Full time

About the Role

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We are seeking a highly motivated and ambitious graduate to join our team as a Cost Accountant. As a Cost Accountant, you will be responsible for assisting with a caseload of primarily litigated insurance costs work in Scotland.

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Responsibilities include consideration of accounts, preparation of objections and negotiations with Third Party agents in addition to drafting Accounts for the recovery of expenses.

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Key Skills and Qualifications

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  1. You will be a law graduate looking for your first step within an innovative legal business
  2. Looking to develop and grow your professional expertise
  3. Experience in working to tight deadlines and SLAs
  4. Accurate numeracy skills and the ability to work with data
  5. Ability to use initiative and problem solve situations as they arise
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Desirable Experience

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  • Previous experience working in cost law, preferable areas being:
  • Industrial Disease;
  • Experience in assessing / negotiating accounts of expenses
  • Experience in drafting accounts of expenses
  • Experience in preparing points of objection / responses
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About Us

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DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service.

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The estimated salary for this role is £25,000 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience.


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