Cost Accountant

Robert Walters UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation in Milton Keynes is seeking a Cost Accountant to drive financial performance through insightful analysis and collaboration. This role involves maintaining balance sheets, establishing standard costs, and preparing reports for strategic decisions. The successful candidate will have experience in cost accounting and strong analytical skills. The position offers a hybrid working pattern and a contract length of 3 months.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in cost accounting or managerial accounting.
• Proficiency in reviewing balance sheets and maintaining general ledgers.
• Strong analytical skills for assessing manufacturing expenses.

Responsibilities

• Review and maintain company's balance sheets and general ledger.
• Establish standard costs for products or services.
• Update standard costs based on expenses and market conditions.
• Analyse organisational data and recommend policy amendments.
• Prepare monthly or quarterly reports for senior management.
• Submit detailed accounting reports highlighting key trends.
• Guide accounting clerical staff.

Skills

Cost accounting experience

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cost Accountant to join a well-established organisation based in Milton Keynes. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about making a tangible impact on financial performance and enjoys working closely with various teams to drive positive change. As a Cost Accountant, you will play a pivotal part in reducing financial waste and maximising profitability by providing insightful analysis and recommendations.

Details

• Job Title: Cost Accountant
• Rate: £250 per day (Umbrella)
• Contract Length: 3 months +
• Location: Milton Keynes
• Working Pattern: Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Review and maintain the company's balance sheets and general ledger with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy across all financial records.
• Establish standard costs for products or services by analysing associated expenses and collaborating with relevant departments to gather comprehensive data.
• Update standard costs regularly based on changing expenses, market conditions, and organisational requirements to ensure financial information remains current.
• Analyse organisational data including rates of labour, depreciation, and overheads, then recommend policy amendments that enhance overall financial performance.
• Prepare monthly or quarterly reports for senior management using inventory reserve analyses, presenting findings in an accessible format for strategic decision-making.
• Submit detailed accounting reports to management every month or quarter, highlighting key trends and actionable insights for continuous improvement.
• Guide accounting clerical staff by answering queries, coordinating activities, and fostering an environment of teamwork and shared learning.

Experience Required

• Demonstrated experience in cost accounting or managerial accounting within a large organisation or public accounting firm is essential for success in this role.
• Proficiency in reviewing balance sheets and maintaining general ledgers with high levels of accuracy is required.
• Strong analytical skills enabling you to assess fixed and variable costs effectively when determining total manufacturing expenses.

If this role seems like something that would interest you then please apply now.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates