Cost Accountant

TN United Kingdom; Wirral; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cost Accountant to join their focused team in Wirral. This exciting role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by controlling costs in a materials-led business. The successful candidate will engage in tracking production costs, preparing budgets, and identifying cost-saving opportunities while ensuring adherence to financial regulations. With exposure to both local and international stakeholders, this position promises a dynamic work environment where your analytical skills and attention to detail will shine. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to meaningful projects, this role is for you.

Benefits

Opportunity for career growth

Exposure to international stakeholders

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Strong knowledge of cost control and budgeting is required.

Responsibilities

• Track and analyze production costs, including materials and labor.
• Prepare cost budgets and financial forecasts for management.

Skills

Cost Control

Budgeting

Variance Analysis

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Stock Valuation

Financial Reporting

Education

Relevant Qualifications in Accounting

Equivalent Experience

Job description

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• Strong, stable, well-established business

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established manufacturing business based on The Wirral. With a small and focused team, this is a great role for those who enjoy controlling costs in a materials-led business. They are involved in some exciting national and local well-known projects!

Job Description

The key responsibilities of the Cost Accountant include:

1. Tracking and analysing production costs, including materials, labour, and overheads.
2. Assisting in preparing cost budgets and financial forecasts.
3. Comparing actual costs to budgeted costs and investigating discrepancies.
4. Assessing stock levels and ensuring accurate valuation of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
5. Calculating the cost of manufacturing products to determine pricing and profitability.
6. Identifying cost-saving opportunities and improving operational efficiency.
7. Preparing cost reports for management to support decision-making.
8. Ensuring adherence to cost accounting standards and financial regulations.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Cost Accountant will have:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent communication skills, linking products to cost saving
• Suitable qualifications or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge of cost control, budgeting, and variance analysis
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of stock valuation, standard costing, and financial reporting
• Ability to interpret and present financial data to management
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

What's on Offer

Our client will offer you:

• An exciting role where you can really make your mark
• Exposure to working with both local and international stakeholders