Cost Accountant M/F/D

SEQENS; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SEQENS is seeking a Cost Accountant to join our Middlesbrough team. You will manage product costing, standard costs, and variances while partnering with Manufacturing Operations and Commercial teams to drive cost performance.

The role involves preparing monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and balance sheet reconciliations, with a focus on accuracy and timely reporting. Strong costing, Excel, and SAP skills are essential.

Qualifications

• CIMA qualification or equivalent experience required.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Extensive costing experience across CoGS/BoMS/Std Costing/Works Orders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver product costing and maintain standard costs/recovery rates in SAP.
• Provide analysis on production variances and monthly management accounts.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts; ensure costs are challenged and achieved.
• Partner with operational teams across the business.

Skills

CIMA qualification

ERP systems (SAP)

Costing (CoGS/BoMS/Std Costing)

Analytical skills

Planning & communication

Advanced Excel

IT skills (Office/SharePoint)

People management

Chemicals industry knowledge

UK work eligibility

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Family / Sub-family

Finances - Accounting & Consolidation

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

Job location

United Kingdom, England, Middlesbrough