Cost Accountant
This role is to support the Financial Controller and Senior Management team in making operational decisions based on accurate cost and margin information.
Key Responsibilities:
* Analyse and improve processes on internal databases and systems
* Streamline expenditure to implement cost saving opportunities
* Compile month end reports and complete procedures on time
* Support analysis of monthly operational KPI data
* Maintain accurate inventory accounting and control systems
* Provide product cost and margin information to management
* Operate costing system, maintaining labour and overhead absorption information
* Provide analysis and support to production for improved performance and efficiency
* Collate annual budget and quarterly rolling forecasts
* Assist with internal and external auditing
* Ensure process documentation is clear and up to date
Requirements:
* At least 2 years experience as a Cost Accountant
* Professional accounting qualification (ACCA or equivalent)
* Highly organised with ability to work to strict deadlines
* Previous budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling experience
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills
* Proven problem-solving skills