PCC Wyman Gordon are hiring for a Cost/ Management Accountant!
Wyman-Gordon is a world leading manufacturer of Nickel, Titanium and Steel alloy forgings for the aerospace, defence and energy sectors. Part of the major American Precision Castparts Corporation (PCC), we are a global manufacturer of complex metal components and supply products worldwide to our prestigious blue-chip customers.
We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusiveness, empowerment, and respect that embraces the differences in who we are.
Our Livingston operation now has an exciting opportunity for a Cost/ Management Accountant to join the team, working out of either our Livingston or Hereford offices.
Role Summary:
We currently have a vacancy for a Cost/ Management Accountant to join our fast-paced Livingston team based out of our Livingston or Hereford offices. In this role you will be responsible for maintaining and improving the costing function so that the Financial Controller and management team receive accurate and timely financial information. This includes producing, understanding, and explaining variable cost information, materials usage, and purchase price variances. You will also be responsible for the maintenance of accurate costing information to support the pricing of products as well as having a firm understanding of inventory procedures to include ensuring adherence to our internal controls. The role also involves the preparation of Journal Vouchers and Balance Sheet reconciliations.
Essential Functions:
* Maintain and continuously improve the Cost Accounting function relative to PCC Wyman Gordon Ltd to provide management with a timely, accurate and efficient service.
* Ensure the Company adheres to sound accounting principles and aims to review and determine potential problem areas.
* Maintain accurate costing information to assist in the pricing of products for the company.
* Produce, understand and communicate Variable Cost information issued to Operations and Senior Management daily. Support the team with their interpretation and understanding of the data.
* Balance Sheet reconciliations.
* Journal Vouchers.
* Prepare and understand material usage and purchase price variances.
* Support other areas of the Department when required.
* Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) coordinator.
* Carry out any other duty as required and directed by the management team.
Education/ Qualification/ Experience:
* Part qualified/qualified CIMA/ACCA/ Relevant degree/professional qualification in Accountancy.
* Advanced Excel skills.
* Experience of working within an accountancy function within a manufacturing environment is advantageous.
Other:
* Experience of Sarbanes and Oxley is advantageous.
* UK based (Hereford /Livingston) and permitted to work in the UK.
* Valid, full driving license and access to a car in the UK.
* Occasional travel/stayover to Livingston required if based from Hereford.
Company Benefits:
* Attractive salary.
* 25 days annual leave + statutory Bank Holidays.
* Excellent Contributory Company Pension.
* Life Assurance x 3.
* Free Eye Test & Prescription Safety Glasses.
* Free Onsite Parking.
* Training and development opportunities.
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