Cost Accountant

Anne Corder Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company near Peterborough is seeking a Cost Accountant to take ownership of monthly management accounts and provide financial insights for business decisions. The ideal candidate has proven accounting experience and is proficient in Excel. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including health plans, pension, and more. This position is fully onsite.

Benefits

Health plan following probationary period

Workplace pension

Death in Service

22 days holiday plus bank

Your Birthday off

Free on-site parking

Casual office dress code

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar accounting role.
• Technical understanding of journal postings, accruals, and prepayments.
• Experience with stock and import accounting is a plus.
• Proficient in Excel and accounting systems.
• Analytical mindset and ability to provide clear financial insight.
• Great communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and posting monthly journals.
• Producing the monthly Stock Valuation Report.
• Populating the monthly P&L Report.
• Providing commentary on significant variances.
• Managing intercompany journals.

Skills

Proven experience in a similar accounting role

Technical understanding of journal postings

Experience with stock and import accounting

Proficient in Excel and accounting systems

Analytical mindset

Great communication skills

Job description

Overview

I'm delighted to be working with a dynamic and innovative business located just outside Peterborough to find their new Cost Accountant.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a cutting edge business that thrives on continuous improvement and is committed to fostering long term relationships with its customers.

The role

As Cost Accountant, you’ll take ownership of monthly management accounts and provide financial insights that help drive business decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing and posting monthly journals, including:
  • Payroll
  • Import prepayments/arrivals
  • General and rebate accruals
• Producing the monthly Stock Valuation Report and posting to the nominal ledger
• Populating the monthly P&L Report with forecast and prior year comparisons
• Providing commentary on significant variances, costs, and provisions
• Managing intercompany journals

About you

• Proven experience in a similar accounting role
• Technical understanding of journal postings, accruals, and prepayments
• Experience with stock and import accounting is a plus
• Proficient in Excel and accounting systems
• Analytical mindset and ability to provide clear financial insight
• Great communication skills
• Happy to work fully onsite

Benefits

My client offers an agile working environment along with a comprehensive benefits package:

• Health plan following probationary period of 3 months
• Workplace pension
• Death in Service
• Holiday Allowance 22 days holiday plus bank
• Your Birthday off
• Free on-site parking
• Casual office dress code