Plant Accountant

Job Type:
Permanent
Salary:
£40,000-£45,000 per annum (plus bonus)
Location:
Worcester:
Hours:
Mon-Thurs (8-4.30) and Fri (8-3)
Your new company
Hays are delighted to be working exclusively with a global manufacturing organisation based in Worcester as they look to recruit a Plant Accountant on a permanent basis due to upcoming retirement. Over the years, our client has grown at a rapid pace through innovation, acquisition and overseas investment to become a world leader in their field.
Your new role
Working as part of a small factory finance team, you will be responsible for cost accounting, inventory valuation, variance analysis and financial reporting. You will work closely with the Operations Controller and wider teams to support accurate reporting of financial performance and enhance operational efficiencies.
Main duties:

• Provide effective performance reporting with commentary to management
• Establish and update standard costs for materials, labour and overheads
• Partner with production and other departments on a regular basis
• Manage Capex and provide support for other facilities in the region
• Manage the ongoing process for inventory provisions and the disposal/write off of obsolete stock
• Support the annual budget process and conduct regular departmental reviews throughout the year
• Support continuous improvement through evaluation of processes, procedures and controls
• Support internal and external audit processes

• AAT and/or CIMA qualified
  
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar finance role
  
• Manufacturing background with a strong understanding of labour, materials and stock etc.
  
• Possess a 'sleeves rolled up approach' with a willingness to get stuck in
  
• Strong data analysis/manipulation skills
  
• Excellent working knowledge of Excel and mainstream ERP systems