Cost Accountant

Your new company
Are you an experienced Cost or Management Accountant seeking your next career move?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading manufacturing organisation in Dungannon as they continue to strengthen their finance function.

Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of all areas of cost accounting, supporting operational decision making and driving financial performance across the site.

Your new role
As Management / Cost Accountant, you will play a key role in delivering accurate, timely financial information and ensuring strong cost control within a fast paced manufacturing environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining and costing machines including materials, labour and overheads; setting annual standard costs
• Reviewing machine margins and analysing variances
• Managing inventories including absorptions, obsolescence, cycle counts, KPIs and audit attendance
• Monitoring PPV and raw material pricing
• Controlling and reporting factory overheads and efficiencies
• Supporting annual budgets and monthly/quarterly forecasts
• Identifying and delivering cost reduction opportunities
• Preparing month end journals, reconciliations and financial reporting to achieve a 4 day close
• Submitting monthly and quarterly management accounts, narratives and operating analysis
• Supporting department managers with budgeting and forecasting
• Participating in SOX self testing, internal controls review and audit support
• Enhancing internal business intelligence and KPI reporting
• Preparing weekly payroll submissions and subcontractor payment reviews
• Providing financial input at cross functional meetings and deputising for the Financial Controller when required

What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• A third level qualification, ideally in Accounting (CIMA/ACCA/ACA preferred)
• Previous experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment
• Strong systems knowledge with proficiency in Excel and MS Word
• Experience in auditing and internal controls
• Oracle experience (desirable)
• Excellent communication skills, confidence presenting, and strong interpersonal ability
• High levels of organisation, accuracy and the ability to work under pressure
• A proactive, energetic approach with flexibility and willingness to cross train
• Key competencies include:
• Knowledge of UK/US GAAP
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Customer focused mindset
• High integrity, transparency and trust

What you'll get in return
This role offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• 10% bonus
• Hybrid
• Exceptional progression opps
• Life assurance
• Health cash plan
• Enhanced holiday package
• Pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee discount card
• Training & development opportunities
• Early Friday finish

Supportive culture, strong team environment, and long term progression opportunities
What you need to do now
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