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Cost Accountant

Owen Daniels Consultancy
Posted 17 hours ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Livingston, West Lothian EH54 6HW, Scotland

Salary

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A leading manufacturer of precision parts for the aerospace industry is seeking a permanent Cost Accountant with a minimum of 3 years of experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
  • The role involves maintaining and improving the Cost Accounting function, ensuring adherence to accounting principles, and providing accurate costing information for pricing products.
  • Candidates should be part qualified CIMA/ACCA with a relevant degree and possess advanced Excel skills along with excellent analytical capabilities.
  • The position offers a salary commensurate with experience, along with benefits such as a 10% matched pension, 25 days holiday, life assurance, and a profit-related bonus scheme.
  • Working hours are Monday to Thursday from 8am to 4:15pm and Friday from 8am to 3pm, and the role is site-based.
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 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.

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