Job Description

Junior Cost Accountant
Gloucester
45,000
Permanent
Our client is looking for a Junior Cost Accountant to be part of the Finance team and collaborate closely with the Operations and Commercial teams to provide timely and accurate costing data that supports informed business decision-making.
Key Responsibilities - Junior Cost Accountant

• Collaborate with the Commercial team to produce accurate product costings by working closely with both Engineering and Commercial teams to develop reliable cost estimates for accurate quoting.
• Review time recording accuracy, analyse variances, and support the development and monitoring of efficiency KPIs.
• Oversee inventory costing data, ensuring the ERP system maintains accurate and up-to-date cost information.
• Manage and report on stock counts, including cross-checking results and overseeing annual external stock audits.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets and monthly/quarterly forecasts.
• Complete month-end processes and fulfill parent company reporting requirements across all assigned areas, including Revenue, Cost of Goods Sold, Inventory, and Work-in-Progress balances.
• Produce monthly project profitability reports, comparing actuals to estimates and identifying key variances.
• Deliver ad hoc reporting, cost analysis, and project-related insights as needed.
• Provide support with treasury functions, purchase ledger duties, and related reconciliations on an ad hoc basis.

Qualifications & Requirements - Junior Cost Accountant

• Strong numeracy, analytical, and investigative skills
• AAT or CIMA part-qualified, or recently qualified
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within a small team
• Highly deadline-driven with strong time management and prioritisation skills
• Proven experience in generating and utilising reports to support data-driven business decisions
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
• Recent experience in the capital goods industry is desirable
• Proactive, positive, and collaborative working style
• Demonstrated experience in inventory and project costing within a manufacturing environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage your own schedule and prioritise workload effectively
• Confident in engaging with internal and external stakeholders to discuss finance-related matters
• Strong IT skills, with working knowledge of fully integrated ERP systems--experience with IFS is advantageous
• Hands-on, dynamic, and proactive approach with a positive work ethic

What we can offer - Job Cost Accountant

• Company pension plan
• Group life assurance
• Group income protection
• Generous annual leave
• Employee incentive plan
• Private medical insurance,
• Flexible working options

For more information on this role, please contact Zoey Bunn on 01453 829799 or send a copy of your CV to
Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.
Candidates who are currently a Cost Accounting Analyst, Assistant Cost Accountant, Cost Accountant - Entry Level, Costing Analyst, Finance Analyst - Costing, Cost & Management Accounting Assistant may be suitable for this position
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