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Cost Accountant - Manufacturing

Employer
Hays A&F
Location
England, Berkshire, Newbury
Salary
£50000.00 - £55000.00 per annum
Closing date
May 23, 2019

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Job Role
Controller
Sector
Manufacturing
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Our client is seeking a cost accountant from a manufacturing background

Your new company
An £80mil T/O growing company is seeking a cost accountant to support the operations and finance team.

Your new role
This is an exciting new role for a candidate who has come from a manufacturing background. A key part of the role will be to identify and drive process improvements to enable improved accuracy of inventory accounts. The role will also support the FP&A team in providing insightful analysis of manufacturing variances vs. budget.

The main responsibilities are:-

  • Maintaining, reviewing and analysing the standard costs of production.
  • Assisting with the preparation of the standard cost budget and calculation of overhead absorption rates
  • Providing analysis of cost and manufacturing variances
  • Working with the manufacturing team to ensure inventory records are accurately maintained, including monitoring of cycle counts and cycle count adjustments
  • Playing a key role in the annual full inventory count, ensuring count variances are investigated and understood
  • Evaluating inventory provisions and ensuring adequate provisions are maintained
  • Working with the operations team to ensure that slow moving inventory lines are addressed.
  • Supporting the manufacturing team in evaluating inventory reduction initiatives.
  • Assisting in improvements to internal controls related to inventory, ensuring compliance with applicable Sarbanes Oxley controls.
  • Managing the month end close for inventory
  • Assisting with statutory audit preparation and dealing with auditor queries.


What you'll need to succeed

  • Previous proven cost accounting experience within a manufacturing business is essential
  • CIMA/ACA/ACCA qualified
  • P/QUAL / QBE would also be considered with the relevant manufacturing experience
  • Strong MS Excel skills
  • Change oriented - strong desire to bring about continuous improvements to systems and processes
  • QAD and/or SAP experience desirable


What you'll get in return
Due to the dynamic nature of the business there will be the opportunity for the successful candidate to grow and develop the role.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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