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Cost Accountant

  • Location
    Europe - England - England
  • Type
    Permanent
  • Division
    Accountancy & Finance
  • Salary
    £40000 - £50000 per annum
  • Ref
    PR29839_1654676110
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Cost Accountant

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

Benefits: 25 days holiday bank holidays life assurance

Location: England and Southern Ireland

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Cost Accountant to work with an international manufacturer in the food sector with several European sites. The role may be based in Southern Ireland or in England with regular travel to Ireland.

THE ROLE:
The cost accountant will be responsible for partnering with key operational and finance team members, analysing manufacturing cost information, executing cost accounting, month end close activities and preparing management report to support the strategic decision making.

Prepare management reports focused on production, inventory, variance analysis and plant operations

Manage and monitor cost data including master data for accuracy and proper linkage to management reporting

Provide financial, operational and analytical support to various company departments ensuring efficient costings are reported

Deliver detailed weekly, monthly and annual reporting on site costs including overheads and labour

Act as an operations business partner ensuring good communications between operations, finance and commercial teams

Assisting with month end close where necessary, assisting with the internal/external audits and other ad hoc projects as and when required

THE CANDIDATE:
Ideally you will be a qualified CIMA (or equivalent) accountant or have a desire to complete professional accounting examinations

Previous experience in cost accounting is essential for this role as is excellent organisational and time management skills, experience of working with ERP systems and the ability to relay financial information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing

The role can be based in the UK but will require regular travel to Ireland or it could be based in Southern Ireland

THE COMPANY:
My client is a successful manufacturer operating in the food sector and with several European sites as well as in the UK.

THE BENEFITS:
Salary is dependent on experience and level of qualification but around c£40,000 - £50,000 (adjustments if based in Ireland) 4 x salary death in service life assurance 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

THE CONSULTANCY:
Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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