Cost Accountant

1 week ago

Spalding, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Westfalia Fruit Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Cost Accountant

Company: Westfalia Fruit

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Spalding, Lincolnshire

Job Type: 12-month fixed term contract

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Cost Accountant to join our team in Spalding, Lincolnshire. As a Cost Accountant, you will be responsible for analyzing the cost structures of our warehouse, production, and distribution operations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Cost Analysis: Analyze production costs, including verifying production job data in the ERP system to ensure accurate cost allocation, conducting product costing and Bill of Materials (BOM) reviews.
  • Cost Estimation: Create cost estimates for new products, customer range adjustments, and revised production processes.
  • Financial Reporting: Generate weekly summaries of Packhouse site performance, investigate and explain budget variances compared to the previous week and prior year, analyze labour costs, efficiency, and machine utilization, conduct monthly financial variance analysis.
  • Support Audits and Reporting: Provide data and reports for internal and external audits, respond to ad-hoc cost inquiries, analyze waste, supplier performance, and general ledger accounts, contribute to sustainability and emissions reporting.
Requirements
  • Qualifications: Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
  • Computer Literacy: Strong MS Excel and analytical skills
  • Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail
  • Communication Skills: Good communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable Qualifications
  • ERP System Knowledge: Knowledge of Prophet ERP system would be an advantage
  • Industry Experience: Experience of fresh produce/food manufacturing would be beneficial
Benefits
  • Holiday Entitlement: 25 days holiday, inclusive of bank and public holidays
  • Free Parking: Free on-site parking
  • Free Refreshments: Free Tea & Coffee
  • Pension Scheme: Company pension plan
  • Medicash Cash Plan: Medicash cash plan
  • Christmas Hampers: Christmas hampers

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