Cost Accountant
  • Scotland,West Lothian
  • full-time
  • £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Job Description:
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 related to Wyman Gordon Ltd 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.
Job number 1601689
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Company Details:
Owen Daniels Consultancy
Company size: 20–49 employees
Industry: Engineering
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