Cost Accountant

Vickerstock are working in partnership with an international manufacturer who are currently looking for a Cost Accountant on a full-time permanent basis.

As the Cost Accountant, you will evaluate existing machine costings – materials, labour and overhead setting of annual standard costs, preparing costing information to assist with budgeting and forecasting.

Benefits:

• Company Pension
• Stock Purchase Scheme
• Hybrid
• Life Assurance
• 33 days holidays

Key Duties:

• Review and maintain standard costing for machines, including materials, labour, and overhead allocations, ensuring annual standards are accurately established.
• Analyse machine profitability and margin performance, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Manage and oversee the New Product Pricing and Development (NPPD) process, ensuring accurate costing for new machine introductions.
• Prepare detailed costing analyses to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning activities.
• Lead inventory management activities, including obsolete inventory reviews, cycle count approvals, audit coordination, and cycle count performance reporting.
• Manage month-end inventory close processes and provide accurate inventory-related information to support the monthly financial close.
• Produce and maintain monthly spend and absorption reports for management review and decision-making.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement cost reduction initiatives across the business.
• Prepare and analyse direct labour efficiency reports on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Support the Financial Controller in the preparation of site scorecards, management reports, and performance packs.
• Deliver clear, concise, and actionable financial information to operational and departmental managers.
• Maintain financial procedures and support SOX compliance testing to ensure the business unit consistently achieves a SOX compliance score of 90% or higher.

Criteria:

• Proven experience in Cost Accounting within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong systems aptitude with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Experience with Oracle ERP systems is advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment with demanding deadlines.
• Third-level qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. Professional accounting qualifications (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) are desirable.

To be considered this position, please apply to the link provided and we will get in touch for a confidential discussion!

Skills:accountant cost accountant CIMA ACCA ACA

Benefits:private healthcare pension life ass

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