Cost Accountant

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Job description

Our client are a leading manufacturer of precision parts for the aerospace industry. They are looking to add a Cost Accountant to their team on a permanent basis. This would be a great fit for a meticulous individual who enjoys challenge and variety in their day to day.


Cost Accountant
Permanent position
Global manufacturer of precision components
10% matched pension, 25 days holiday & life assurance

Cost Accountan
Key areas of responsibility include the following:-

• Maintain and improve the Cost Accounting function to provide the management team with a timely and efficient service.
• Ensure the Company adheres to sound accounting principles.
• Maintain accurate costing information to assist in the pricing of products for the company.
• Have a firm understanding of inventory procedures, support and offer guidance on inventory processes and police internal controls.
• Produce and understand Variable Cost information issued to Operations and Senior Management on a weekly basis.
• Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Journal Vouchers
• Prepare and understand Material usage and Purchase Price Variances.
• Support other areas of Department when required.
• Have a flexible Can do attitude.
  
  

Knowledge & Experience

• The successful candidate will have minimum 3 years prior account management experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• The ideal candidate will be part qualified CIMA/ACCA with a relevant degree qualification in Accountancy.
• You should have advanced excel skills together with excellent analytical capabilities.
• You should also have the ability to make effective decisions using your own initiative and judgement as well as being able to work to tight and demanding deadlines.
• Prior experience of working within an accountancy function within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous as would experience of Sarbanes and Oxley.

Benefits & Working hours

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Pension matched up to 10%
• 3x annual salary life assurance
• Profit related bonus scheme
• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate

Working Hours:

• Monday to Thursday 8am to 4:15pm
• Friday - 8am to 3pm

Please note this role will be site based.

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