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.
Responsibilities:
* Cost Accounting Standard Cost Setup:
o Setup the Standard Costing process for new ERP system
o Track and allocate costs for materials, labour, and overhead to ensure accurate product and service costing.
o Analyse the cost data to identify variances, inefficiencies, and opportunities for cost savings.
o Assist in setting up cost allocation methods for different departments and production processes.
* Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cost efficiency and profitability.
* Conduct detailed variance analysis, identifying cost discrepancies and providing recommendations to optimise performance.
* Evaluate financial performance to ensure alignment with organisational goals.
* 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 offers many benefits including a very enhanced pension, free parking, life assurance amongst other benefits.
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