Cost Accountant
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Location
Bury St Edmunds
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
£37000 per annum
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Contact:
Thomas Palmer
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Contact email:
thomas@compasspoint.co.uk
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Contact phone:
01284765700
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Job ref:
J36064
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Published:
over 1 year ago
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Expiry date:
2023-12-20
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Start date:
2023-10-17
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Consultant:
ConsultantDrop
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Salary: £37,000 per annum + bonus
Job Type: Permanent
A leading manufacturing company based in Bury St Edmunds are seeking a skilled Cost Accountant to join their dynamic team on a permanent basis. As a Cost Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in helping to manage costs, optimise the operations, and achieve the financial objectives.
Reporting to the Financial Director, typical duties would include:
- Analyse and monitor production costs, materials, labour, and overhead expenses.
- Estimate production costs for new and existing products.
- Implement cost control measures and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Perform variance analysis and recommend cost-saving initiatives.
- Prepare and monitor budgets related to production costs.
- Assist in pricing strategies and profitability analysis.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance cost-related decision-making.
- Generate financial reports and statements for management review.
- Support compliance with accounting and financial regulations.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience as a Cost Accountant in a manufacturing setting. Qualifications would not necessarily be essential as long as the candidate could demonstrate their skill set and have the ability to apply this in their new role! Strong analytical skills and attention to detail as well as knowledge of cost accounting principles and practices would be highly desirable.
In return, this role offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, opportunities for professional development and career advancement and a range of benefits including a 2PM finish every Friday!
If you are a proven Cost Accountant and looking for that next challenge, please apply below or email thomas@compasspoint.co.uk with an up to date copy of your CV!