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