Cost Accountant

Westfalia Fruit; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fruit supplier in Kings Hill, UK is looking for a Cost Accountant to manage financial reporting, conduct margin analysis, and develop budgets. Candidates must have a CIMA qualification and strong analytical skills. Benefits include generous holiday, a state-of-the-art office, and an exciting company culture. Apply now as roles are filled on a rolling basis.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

State-of-the-art office

Free on-site parking

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Plan

Sausage Roll Thursday

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cost Accountant or similar role.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and validate customer models for pricing analysis.
• Conduct in-depth margin analysis to inform strategic decisions.
• Develop and track budgets aligned with financial targets.
• Work closely with procurement and commercial teams on data.
• Assist in preparing financial reports for management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

CIMA qualification or related

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Overview

Come and join the leading #avoexperts

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

We’re looking for a Cost Accountant to join our team in, Kings Hill, UK.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Cost Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and validating customer models, conducting margin analysis and developing and tracking budgets. This role is crucial in ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting the company’s financial health, with a specific focus on the commercial sector.

Responsibilities

• Support Smart Pricing Decisions – Maintain and validate customer models to drive accurate pricing and profitability analysis.
• Deliver Clear Margin Insights – Conduct in-depth margin analysis to spot trends, highlight variances, and guide strategic decisions.
• Own Budgeting Excellence – Develop, track, and maintain budgets aligned with key financial targets and business goals.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally – Work closely with procurement, commercial, and operations teams to gather and interpret financial data.
• Provide Sharp Variance Analysis – Identify gaps, recommend corrective actions, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure Financial Accuracy – Apply robust costing methods and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Uphold Data Integrity – Champion data governance and ensure quality assurance across financial models and systems.
• Support Senior Leadership – Assist in preparing insightful financial reports and engaging presentations for management.
• Drive Business Performance – Focus on financial performance, accurate cost allocation, and deep profitability analysis across all functions.

Experience we look for

Essential

• CIMA qualification or a related qualification.
• Proven experience as a Cost Accountant or similar role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Suite.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Experience in the fresh produce industry.
• Experience in commercial focussed accounting and financial analysis is a plus.
• Intermediate power query skills desirable.

What can Westfalia Fruit offer you?

• 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• State-of-the-art office with fresh fruit, bean-to-cup coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice, and avocado ice cream.
• Free on-site parking.
• Company pension scheme with life insurance cover.
• Employee Assistance Plan with Medicash.
• Sausage Roll Thursday and pizza lunch days.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and the advert may be removed at any time.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.