Cost Accountant | SAP Costing, Budgets & Variance

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

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.