Cost Accountant

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Portadown; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a Cost Accountant to join their finance team. In this role, you will manage product costing, partner with key stakeholders, and support financial analysis. The position requires a qualified or part-qualified accountant with experience in cost accounting and strong Excel skills. An attractive remuneration package and other benefits are included in this office-based role.

Benefits

Medical Aid / Health Care

Pension Fund

Mental Health & Wellbeing support

Learning & career development opportunities

Career pathway - progression framework system

Subsidised canteen

Qualifications

• Proven track record in cost accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis.
• 3-5 years' experience in FMCG is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage product costings and report on variances.
• Support the Head of Finance with profitability analysis.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA)

Tools

Recipe management systems

ERP

Job description

Description: Leading Manufacturing Company, Cost Accountant, County Armagh

Your new company
Our client is a leading food manufacturing company. You will join an established finance team in a newly created role as Cost Accountant to support business growth, manage costs, and add value to the financial management of the company.
This is a fantastic role where you will have the opportunity to business partner with the senior leadership team to maximise profitability.

Your new role

• Manage product costings within the business
• Business partner with senior stakeholders including NPD, Commercial, and Operations
• Manage standard cost roll-ups and impact on stock valuation
• Manage master data within the recipe system and manufacturing system ensuring costs and prices are accurate
• Report weekly on variances, including PPV, PVs, and Labour
• Support the post-launch review process
• Support the Head of Finance with analysis to report on profitability
• Support finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Carry out any other administrative duties to ensure the smooth running of the department
• Carry out any other duties as reasonably required
• Contribute to the development of a culture of integrity, collaboration, and 'do the right thing' approach in all interactions.
• Ensure Food Safety compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements to remain audit-ready at all times

What you'll need to succeed

• A qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA)
• Proven track record in cost accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis
• Experience with recipe management systems and ERP
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• 3-5 years' experience in FMCG

What you'll get in return

This will be an office-based role with an attractive remuneration package based on experience, including the following benefits:

• Medical Aid / Health Care
• Pension Fund
• Mental Health & Wellbeing support
• Learning & career development opportunities
• Career pathway - progression framework system
• Subsidised canteen

What you need to do now

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