Cost Accountant

Neogen Corporation; Ayr; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the field of food safety is seeking a Cost Accountant to join their team in Ayr. In this role, you'll be responsible for accurate reporting of COGS and inventory, supporting audits, and implementing process improvements. This position offers a competitive salary along with a robust benefits package, including a contributory pension scheme and private medical cover, and is ideal for a qualified accountant with manufacturing sector experience who is motivated to drive efficiency and contribute to decision-making.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits linked holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Life insurance

Share purchase scheme

Subsidised private medical cover

Cycle2Work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA etc.) required.
• Experience with COGS, inventory accounting, and stock valuation.
• Ability to communicate complex financial data clearly.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate reporting of COGS and inventory, with reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Support internal and external audits with necessary cost records.
• Identify opportunities to improve transactional processes for efficiency.

Skills

Analysis

Communication

Process Improvement

Solution-oriented

Education

CIMA

ACCA

Tools

SAP

Sage 200

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing!

We are currently looking for a Cost Accountant to join our team in our award-winning business. This position is based onsite in Auchincruive, Ayr.

Competitive salary

Benefits linked holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Life insurance

Share purchase scheme

Subsidised private medical cover

Cycle2Work scheme

Employee assistance programme

At Neogen, we partner with our customers to protect and enhance the world's level of food and animal safety. By offering a diverse suite of solutions for the food, beverage, animal protein and agriculture industries, we empower our customers to safeguard their brands and create better products. We also have the privilege to partner with companies in the companion and performance animal industries, as well as the fields of life sciences and toxicology.

Our team here supports the Indian, European, Middle Eastern and African (iEMEA) territories for Neogen Corporation, a top performing NASDAQ listed business employing over 2,000 people worldwide.

What you'll be doing:

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of COGS and inventory, including detailed reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Analyse, report and provide insight on inventory balances (FG, RM and WIP), valuations and provisions.
• Take ownership of product costing in the region by ensuring:
  • Bills of Materials are complete, accurate and costed on a regular basis (with period-over-period variances identified and investigated).
  • Labour and Overhead rates are updated annually for each of the manufacturing sites and reflect any operational changes.
  • Actual manufacturing costs are analysed on a periodic basis and compared to product costing assumptions.
• Support Tax Team in Transfer Pricing management.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary cost records and documentation.
• Implement and maintain strong internal controls over cost accounting.
• Identify opportunities to improve transactional processes around COGS and inventory, with aim of increasing efficiency and accuracy of month- and quarter-end processes.
• Provide cost-related insights to management to aid in decision-making for pricing, process improvements and cost reduction initiatives.

About you:

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA etc.).
• Manufacturing sector experience, with experience around COGS, Inventory Accounting and stock valuation including stock provisioning methodologies.
• Understanding of standard and actual costing methodologies.
• Ability to communicate complex financial data in a clear and meaningful way for non-financial colleagues.
• Experience in initiating and implementing process improvements.
• Experience using SAP / Sage 200 preferred.
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach, with the ability to work independently and within taeams.

A Mission That Matters

Neogen is dedicated to the advancement of human and animal wellbeing through science and technology so we can fuel a brighter future for global food security.

Our culture is comprised of our Purpose and Promise, our Principles and our Values - which guide our everyday decision making. Dreaming big while Inspiring and Innovating, doing the right thing while Acting with Integrity, being solution driven while Delivering On Our Promises, celebrating the talent each person brings while Fostering Optimism and valuing diversity while Cultivating Belonging. It's our actions aligning with these values that provide a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a growing organisation. If this role has caught your attention and you feel it might be good fit for you then please don't hesitate to apply.

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Come Be Part Of A Mission that Matters!

From inside the farm gate to our dinner plates, Neogen protects the world's food supply. Through a variety of animal healthcare products, to food safety solutions for dangerous bacteria, allergens, toxins, drug residues and much more, Neogen is there - and you can be too.

• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits
• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits