Location
Lytham St Annes, Lancashire | United Kingdom
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cost Accountant to join a welcoming team based in Lytham St. Annes where you will be a key hire for the management team
Client Details
Our client is a leading provider in the manufacturing industry with a focus on innovation and customer service, they have established a strong market presence across the UK
Description
- Preparation of the monthly management accounts for review with the Senior Finance Manager.
- Investigating and understanding the causes of any variances and suggesting corrective actions, liaising with the budget holder as appropriate.
- Responsible for the payroll process within the 2 businesses.
- Responsible the capex process for the two manufacturing businesses escalating appropriately.
- Analysis of financial trends, budget deviations, providing recommendations for corrective action, following up on implementation.
- Deliver high quality management information on a timely and consistent basis.
- Responsible for making sure we are compliant with all audit control
- Experience of working with Internal and External Audit teams in providing evidence.
- Assists in the preparation, and delivery of the manufacturing AOP submitting in accordance with relevant regional deadlines
- Ad hoc requests covering a wide range of activities that require evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual and qualitative information.
Profile
A successful Cost Accountant should have:
- A part qualified accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Must have excellent Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables)
- Work independently and part of a team.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Job Offer
- A competitive salary range of up to £45k per annum.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Generous holiday leave allowance.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Cost Accountant to join a forward-thinking company in the business services sector located in Lytham St. Annes.
Don't miss out on this opportunity, apply today!
Job tags
Salary
£40.5k - £45k per annum
