Cost Accountant

Position Details:

Reporting to the Finance Controller you will be responsible for all areas of Cost Accounting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Analyse current machine costings including materials, labor, and overhead to establish annual standard costs.
• Evaluate machine margins to ensure profitability targets are met.
• Manage the process for costing new machines through NPPD (New Product Planning and Development).
• Prepare cost information to support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Oversee inventory management processes including obsolete inventory handling, cycle count approvals, and audits.
• Coordinate month-end inventory organization closure and provide necessary information for financial monthly close cycles.
• Develop and maintain monthly financial spend and absorption trackers for management review.
• Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives within the business.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly analysis of direct labor efficiencies.
• Assist the Financial Controller in preparing site scorecards and management packs.
• Present financial information to managers in a clear and understandable format.
• Maintain procedure documents and conduct SOX testing to ensure compliance and maintain a high SOX score.

This list is not exhaustive, and additional duties relevant to the role may be assigned.

Benefits:

What You Gain:

Our company offers competitive salaries, opportunities for career advancement, and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, a contributory pension scheme, life assurance cover, employee stock purchase plan, discount card, referral bonus schemes, and access to global learning and development programs offering accredited and specialized training.

About You:

Experience and Qualifications:

• Previous experience in Cost Accountancy within a Manufacturing Environment.
• Proficient in Excel spreadsheets, Microsoft Word, and ideally experienced with Oracle.
• Ability to work well under pressure, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Results-oriented mindset with the drive and energy to achieve goals.
• Ideally, possess a third-level education in an Accounts capacity such as CIMA/ACCA/ACA.

Next Steps:
Please submit your application or speak to a specialist consultant from the Abacus team on 0044 (0) 28 9031 3157 for a confidential discussion.
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