Cost Accountant/ Management Accountant

Are you a cost accountant with strong manufacturing experience?

I am partnering with a fantastic business seeking a cost accountant/management accountant for a 9 month duration.

This role will be varied and will involve: providing insights that support strategic decision-making and ERP implementation.

• Cost Accounting Standard Cost Setup:
  • Setup the Standard Costing process for new ERP system
  • This will include being able to track and allocate costs for materials, labour, and overhead to ensure accurate product and service costing.
  • To enable us to analyse the cost data to identify variances, inefficiencies, and opportunities for cost savings.
  • Assist in setting up cost allocation methods for different departments and production processes.
  • To be able to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cost efficiency and profitability.
  • To be able to conduct detailed variance analysis, identifying cost discrepancies and providing recommendations to optimise performance.
  • To evaluate financial performance to ensure alignment with organisational goals.
  • To collaborate with production and operations teams to implement cost-saving measures

• • Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS), and internal controls.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cost accounting principles, financial reporting, and budgeting, as well as the ability to drive cost optimisation and operational efficiency.

The company offer many benefits including a very enhanced pension, free parking, life assurance amongst other benefits.