Cost Accountant

About This Role

This Cost Accountant role is responsible for managing the complete financial operations of a plant, focusing on standard costing, bills of materials (BOMs), inventory variances, and monthly financial reporting. The position involves overseeing the broader accounting function and ensuring financial governance within the plant.

Responsibilities

• Maintain costing and Bills of Materials in SAGE, ensuring raw materials are properly moved into Work in Progress in the system before production begins
• Lead weekly and month-end WIP reconciliations, monitor production, analyze material and stock variances, and identify opportunities for cost reduction and margin improvement
• Implement and improve SOPs and internal controls, bridging the gap between physical warehouse movements and Sage data to strengthen financial governance and protect assets
• Work closely with operations and management teams to improve processes, resolve cost-related issues, and support decision-making
• Prepare and submit management accounts, month-end reports, and GL reconciliations to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Prepare and manage monthly budgets and forecasts to monitor spend, analyze performance, and support future financial planning

Requirements

• Tertiary Financial Management / Accounting qualification
• CIMA preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a FMCG, QSR/ Fast food, or retail sector
• Sound understanding of the finance function and cost accounting
• Experience with Sage 200 Evolution or a similar system
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization