Our client are a leading manufacturer of precision parts for the aerospace industry. They are looking to add a Cost Accountant to their team on a permanent basis. This would be a great fit for a meticulous individual who enjoys challenge and variety in their day to day.
Cost Accountant
Permanent position
Global manufacturer of precision components
10% matched pension, 25 days holiday & life assurance
Cost Accountan
Key areas of responsibility include the following:-
- Maintain and improve the Cost Accounting function related to Wyman Gordon Ltd to provide the management team with a timely and efficient service.
- Ensure the Company adheres to sound accounting principles.
- Maintain accurate costing information to assist in the pricing of products for the company.
- Have a firm understanding of inventory procedures, support and offer guidance on inventory processes and police internal controls.
- Produce and understand Variable Cost information issued to Operations and Senior Management on a weekly basis.
- Balance Sheet reconciliations
- Journal Vouchers
- Prepare and understand Material usage and Purchase Price Variances.
- Support other areas of Department when required.
- Have a flexible Can do attitude.
Knowledge & Experience
- The successful candidate will have minimum 3 years prior account management experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
- The ideal candidate will be part qualified CIMA/ACCA with a relevant degree qualification in Accountancy.
- You should have advanced excel skills together with excellent analytical capabilities.
- You should also have the ability to make effective decisions using your own initiative and judgement as well as being able to work to tight and demanding deadlines.
- Prior experience of working within an accountancy function within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous as would experience of Sarbanes and Oxley.
Benefits & Working hours
- 25 days plus bank holidays
- Pension matched up to 10%
- 3x annual salary life assurance
- Profit related bonus scheme
- Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
Working Hours:
- Monday to Thursday 8am to 4:15pm
- Friday - 8am to 3pm
Please note this role will be site based.