Cost Accountant

Hilton Foods; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a professional Cost Accountant to join their Finance team. The role involves developing cost accounting systems, conducting profitability analyses, and maintaining accurate cost models. The ideal candidate will have experience in FMCG and strong Excel skills, along with opportunities for development and internal promotion.

Benefits

Competitive package with holiday allowance

Life assurance of at least twice the yearly salary

Cycle-to-work scheme

Share Save scheme

Discounts at well-known retailers and gyms

Free on-site parking

Subsidized canteen

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity benefits

Aviva DigiCare+

Qualifications

• Experience with standard costing models and cost systems.
• Previous experience in an FMCG role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an up-to-date and accurate cost model.
• Analyze standard costs versus actual costs.
• Conduct manufacturing cost audits.

Skills

Excel

Education

Qualified, Part Qualified, or QBE Accountant

Job description

About us:
We are a company that takes pride in our people, as they are at the center of everything we do.
We have multi-category expertise with a focus on quality and innovation. We deliver what customers need and consumers want with expert taste and a growth mindset.
Our business began with meat, and we've developed a market-leading expertise with unmatched quality globally. We are always investing in new technology to deliver more value, efficiency, and consumer-led innovative solutions.

What we are looking for:
We are seeking a professional and experienced Cost Accountant to join our growing Finance team. As a Cost Accountant, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the cost accounting system, determining the cost of production, and conducting profitability analysis.

Key responsibilities of a Cost Accountant include:
- Maintain an up-to-date and accurate cost model, reflecting changes in manufacturing costs promptly.
- Upload cost changes to the customer pricing portal in a timely manner.
- Serve as the key contact for the NPD process, providing costings and analyzing cost-saving opportunities during development.
- Analyze standard costs versus actual costs, including reporting factors affecting pricing and profitability.
- Conduct manufacturing cost audits to ensure all aspects of the cost model are accurately captured.
- Assist in external audits and customer reviews.
- Provide support to the Finance Team as required.
- Engage with S&OP and forecasting processes, analyzing the impact of changes to production plans.
- Lead post-launch reviews and meetings to capture learnings for future projects and address urgent issues across the business, maintaining relevant documentation and presentations.

Required experience and expertise:
- Qualified, Part Qualified, or QBE Accountant.
- Experience with standard costing models and cost systems.
- Previous experience in an FMCG role.
- Strong Excel skills.

What you get in return:
- Competitive package with holiday allowance.
- Life assurance of at least twice the yearly salary.
- Opportunities for development and internal promotion.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Share Save scheme.
- Discounts at well-known retailers and gyms.
- Free on-site parking.
- Subsidized canteen.
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity benefits.
- Aviva DigiCare+.

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