Cost Accountant M/F/D

SEQENS; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SEQENS in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom, is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to join our Finance - Accounting & Consolidation team. Reporting to the Business and Operations Controller, you will partner with Manufacturing Operations and Commercial teams to drive accurate costing and financial insight.

The role centers on SAP-based costing, monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts, and ensuring costs are challenged and achieved.

Qualifications

• CIMA qualification or qualified by experience is required.
• Extensive costing experience across CoGS/BoMS/Std Costing/Works Orders.
• ERP systems knowledge with SAP preferred.
• Strong analytical, planning and communication skills.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver product costing and maintain standard costs/recovery rates in SAP.
• Provide insight and analysis on production variances.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts.
• Partner with operational teams to challenge budgeted costs.
• Prepare and review journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Provide timely information for auditors/third parties.
• Prepare Commercial sales forecasts and variance analysis.
• Inventory reporting and support to S&OP processes.
• Oversee Accounts Payable and manage the finance apprentice.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Strong analytical skills

Effective communication

Planning and budgeting

Problem solving

Ability to work under deadlines

People management experience

UK work eligibility

Education

CIMA qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Position description

Job Family / Sub-family

Finances - Accounting & Consolidation

Contract type

Permanent

Job title

Cost Accountant M/F/D

Position Context:

We are recruiting for an experienced and proactive Cost Accountant to join our team.

Reporting to the Business and Operations Controller, this position is pivotal in supporting both Manufacturing Operations as well as Commercial activity. The role offers the opportunity to partner with key stakeholders in the business.

Main tasks:

• Delivery of product costing and the maintenance of standard costs/recovery rates in SAP
• Provide insight and analysis on production variances
• Preparation of monthly management accounts, annual budgets, regular forecasts
• Partner with Operational teams to ensure budgeted costs are challenged and achieved
• Prepare and review journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
• Provide timely and accurate information for internal and external requirements (auditors/third parties)
• Prepare Commercial sales forecasts and variance analysis
• Inventory reporting and support to S&OP process
• Oversee Account Payable
• Manage and develop finance apprentice

Required skills:

• CIMA Qualified or qualified by experience
• Knowledge of ERP Systems (SAP preferred)
• Extensive costing experience (CoGS/BoMS/Std Costing/Works Orders)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate in a dynamic environment, ensuring deadlines are met
• Strong planning and communication skills to operate at all levels of the business
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent IT Skills (Microsoft Office, SharePoint)
• Experience of People Management desirable
• Experience in the Chemical Industry desirable
• Must be eligible to work in the UK

Position location

United Kingdom, England, Middlesbrough