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Cost Accountant Job id: 38710195
Location: Swindon, Wiltshire
Salary: 35000 Per Annum Market Salary rate, depending on experience
Company:Colbern Limited
Job type: Permanent
Date posted: 04/06/2008 16:48


Description: Cost AccountantSwindon, Wiltshire, Sout West£35,000 salary guidelineWe are a specialist recruitment agency and we are currently recruiting for an Cost Accountant for our client based in Swindon.The Cost Accountant will be working as part of a team within the Accounting & Finance Department.The Accounting & Finance Department has responsibility for managing all aspects of the client's Cost & Profitability. The Department is split into 3 key areas, as follows:The Cost AccountantOperationsResponsible for day to day operations, including processing all invoices, expenses & payments Management AccountingResponsible for all aspects of management accounting, including month end accounting, management reporting, budgeting & forecasting, mid-term planning and providing expert support to the business for cost activities. Areas covered are product pricing, cost accounting, in house cost management, investment appraisal & asset management, inventory management & warranty costing)Financial AccountingResponsible for all aspects of financial governance & compliance and internal & external auditRole:The Inventory Coordinator has overall responsibility for the financial management of the client's Inventory, which is held both on & off site. The client's inventory consists of raw materials, components, work in progress and finished cars.Main Responsibilities: Financial Management of Inventoryo Monthly maintenance of Inventory Balance Sheet, including all financial transactions (accruals, prepayments & reallocations etc)o Monthly valuation of Physical Inventoryo Monthly reconciliation between Financial & Physical Inventory, including detailed gap analysis & countermeasures for any discrepancieso Preparation of monthly Management Reporting information for publication at various management levels within the businesso Short & Medium term Inventory forecasting & monthly reconciliation of actual v forecast.o Responsibility for annual Stocktake Activity (including liaison with External Audit).o Responsibility for a Business Plan Activity to eliminate the requirement to carry out a full physical Stocktake, without compromising accuracy or governance. o Liaison with key business areas (including Logistics, IT and Production Planning)Keep abreast of operational developments within the client and be involved in relevant Business Plan Activities (eg. Major Sourcing Changes, Warehousing & Logistics strategy)Support with the implementation of a new system Take an active role in Section Review meetings and contribute to building teamwork across the department.Support the Section Manager with any other projects or activities, as dictated by business requirementsQualifications, skills and experience required:Demonstrable experience within a Management Accounting function, preferably within a Manufacturing environmentCIMA Part Qualified or Newly Qualified or equivalentSound understanding of Accounting Standards, particularly relating to stock valuationExcellent PC skills (MS Office)Strong numerical & analytical skills with attention to detailStrong communication skills, especially the ability to communicate effectively with non-financial staffExcellent organisational and planning skillsExcellent team playerWe are currently recruiting for a number of account professionals, including Accounts Co-ordinator, Management Accountant, Cost Analyst - please visit our website or send us your CV if you are interested in any of the role we are recruiting for.If this role isn't for you, please visit our website colbernlimited co uk for more opportunities or send us a copy of your CV with details of the role you are looking for, salary, location etc.


Contact: Bernie Gough
Reference: job/440684-6261-857 46
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