Cost Accountant

We are looking for a new Cost Accountant employee to be based either in Blackburn or potentially in Kendal.

Summary:

Reporting to the Senior Cost Accountant this role will be part of an excellent team whose members are strong communicators ambitious and innovative.

What a typical day looks like:

• Responsible for ensuring all material labour and expense costs are accurately reflected in the project costing system.
• Tracking progress of project activities to enable appropriate project financial performance including risk analysis
• Assist in the management of the project data to ensure accurate reporting and system integrity.
• Preparing for monthly financial information by investigating variances and analysis for projects to explain actual financial performance against budget
• Tracking Intercompany transactions and assist with cost and revenue reporting
• Collaborate with supply chain commercial and operations teams to further understand projects
• Assist with month/quarter end activities as required
• Assist and support in SOX compliance Internal and External Audits
• Ad hoc projects as required

The experience/qualification were looking to add to our team:

• Relevant degree.
• Requires some years of related work experience ideally in technical/manufacturing environment.
• Good MS Office skills
• Working to deadlines with a good attention to detail
• Good communication and organisational skills are essential
• Ability to manage day to day work whilst also being part of a team
• Fantastic written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
• Confident under pressure and able to handle multifaceted objectives
• Excellent work ethic with confidentiality at the core
• Eligibility to work in the UK

What you will receive for the great work you provide:

• An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work valued for your contribution and celebrated for your success.

• A competitive salary and benefits package which includes:

  • A merit-based annual pay review

  • Enhanced annual leave.

  • Employee recognition scheme and long service awards.

  • Referral bonus.

  • Volunteer days.

  • Group Life Insurance including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year.

  • Sick pay scheme.

  • Cycle to Work scheme.

  • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.

• Travel opportunities (role dependent).

• Support in your well-being by access to:

  • Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice.

  • On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders.

• Access to various discount programs (including food activities gym memberships etc.)

Location: Blackburn / Kendal UK

Please note that our recruitment team is based in Hungary and therefore you may be called by an international number. (36...)

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