Job Description

The Company

Our client is a global leader within their sector and operate across multiple sites throughout the UK. They have a superb presence in Leeds and provide expert consultancy-based expertise to a variety of clients worldwide.

The Role

They are seeking to recruit a Cost Analyst to join their expanding team for an initial 12 month Maternity Cover. This is within one of their specialist units, that helps clients optimise costs and ensure compliance across their property portfolios.

This is a data-driven, analytical role focused on reviewing legal documents, interpreting clauses, analysing large datasets, and identifying cost variances. You will work closely with clients and third parties to ensure accuracy, recoverability, and transparency in service charge and insurance expenditure.

Therefore, we are seeking to recruit either a Law or Business Graduate who is seeking their first role in September 2026.

Key responsibilities include:

Reviewing invoices, legal documentation, and financial provisions

Analysing spreadsheets and data to identify variances and trends

Checking cost recoverability against lease agreements

Liaising with clients and third parties via email, phone, and Teams

Preparing reports, updating schedules, and maintaining databases

Supporting the team with ad-hoc analytical tasksYour experience:

Exposure to large datasets, legal or corporate documentation, or audit processes is advantageous

A background in legal support, data analysis, corporate administration, or property services is idealWe are seeking a candidate who has:

Excellent attention to detail and a methodical, process-driven approach

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Clear communicator, confident liaising with clients and stakeholders

Professionalism, strong organisation, and ability to manage your own workload

Enthusiasm and ambition to drive your career forwardYou should be someone who enjoys investigating details, telling a story with data, and working as part of a close-knit team.

The team has a strong record of internal progression, therefore although this is an initial 12 month contract, there could be further opportunity for growth and progression. If you are seeking an analytical role with progression, do not hesitate to get in touch.

Working Pattern & Benefits

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm

Fully office based during probation, moving to a hybrid working structure after completion of probation.

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Strong pension contributions

Private medical insurance

Income protection

+ other optional benefitsApply Now

If you are a detail-oriented, analytically minded professional looking to develop your career within a supportive and growing team, we would love to hear from you. Due to the high volume of applicants, we are unable to reply to each individual, therefore if you have not been contacted within 1 week of submitting your CV, please assume you have been unsuccessful. Best of luck in your search