Cost Accountant
- Recruiter
- OP
- Location
- Camberley
- Salary
- 35000.00 - 40000.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 28 Jun 2022
- Closes
- 08 Jul 2022
- Sectors
- Accountancy
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Our client, a well-established manufacturer of process instrumentation, is seeking a Cost Accountant to join their team at an exciting stage as the company prepare to move into new premises.
The Ideal likely candidate is likely to be partially qualified in a professional accountancy qualification and be ready for a challenge
Main purpose of the role: To assess fixed and variable costs to determine the company's total cost of manufacturing a product
Duties include:
- Establishing the standard cost of services or products and updating those costs based on associated expenses
- Analysing company data and assessing rates of labour and overheads to recommend policy amendments that will improve figures
- Preparing monthly or quarterly reports for senior management based on inventory analyses
- Guiding and supporting accounting clerical staff
- Assisting with internal and external audits
- Demonstrating flexibility and willingness to assist in all other areas of the finance team
- Responsibility for cost management, assisting with annual budgets and performance evaluation
Essential
- Analytical skills
- Numeracy skills and computer skills, proficient in Excel
- Attention to detail
- Organised with good communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure end deliver on tight deadlines
- A good 'can do' attitude
Preferable
- Enthusiasm
- Ability to work as a team but also the confidence to work alone
- Understanding of the manufacturing industry and product supply chain
- 3-5 years of experience
Training will be given on the company's products/systems
Salary GBP35-40k