Senior Cost Accountant Role

1 day ago


Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Finance Analyst to join our Ingredients Business unit for an 18-month fixed term contract.

As a key member of the finance team, you will be responsible for providing financial support and ensuring accurate reporting during a period of transition.

Your Key Responsibilities:

  1. Prepare and post journals for month-end activities.
  2. Reconcile stock and manage SAP uploads and report running.
  3. Review production reports and manage accruals/prepayments.
  4. Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and cost variance analysis.
  5. Analyse material/production price variances and foreign exchange variances.
  6. Administer and reconcile weekly and monthly raw material pricing adjustments.
  7. Support the Management Accountant with weekly reporting and month-end activities.
  8. Collaborate with other functions to ensure accurate and timely information input.
  9. Prepare the month-end Functional Review Pack as required.
  10. Assist the operations team in understanding their actual costs.
  11. Provide management reporting, including weekly planning reports, sales analysis, and inventory reporting.
  12. Support the Financial Controller and Management Accountant in delivering accurate and timely financial reports.

What You'll Need:

  • Previous experience with SAP
  • Part-qualified CIMA/ACCA
  • Experience in manufacturing/costing

Benefits Package:

  • Up to 5% annual bonus
  • Two times life assurance policy
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service)
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity family leave
  • Enhanced bereavement leave
  • Pension employer contribution scheme (matched up to 8%)
  • Access to Aviva DigiCare+
  • Exclusive access to Müller Rewards, offering online and in-store discounts
  • Business supplied IT equipment
  • Career progression and development opportunities
  • Free parking

Estimated Salary: £45,000 per annum, based on industry standards and location.



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