Junior Cost Accountant - Howick

SUMMARY:
Junior Cost Accountant – Howick
Our client is looking for an ambitious Junior Cost Accountant for a forward-thinking and established team in Howick.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities:

• Be able to discuss the importance of Costing, and its place in the management of a business
• Understand the concepts of cost of sales, gross profit, margins and contribution, and what part costing plays in their determination
• Show an understanding of different costing models (FIFO, LIFO, average cost, standard cost and others) and be able to discuss the pros and cons of these models
• Demonstrate their ability to apply costing theory in practice
• Understand the concept of bills of material in a manufacturing operation
• Demonstrate an understanding of stock control, and the importance of this to the business and the costing system, with specific reference to a manufacturing operation
• Have knowledge of database applications, and how they can be configured to best support a costing system
• Have had exposure to a range of accounting software
• Have a high level of skill in Excel
• Be open to, and have an eagerness for, learning

• CIMA qualification is a prerequisite
• 1+ years' experience in a cost accounting or financial analysis role would be beneficial
• Knowledge of cost accounting principles and practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

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