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!