Dundee: Cost Accountant

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Cost Accountant to join our team in Dundee, responsible for providing financial control and analysis support to drive business growth and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate product and operational costing models
• Analyse cost variances and provide detailed explanations and recommendations
• Monitor production costs, including labour, materials, and overheads
• Ensure all costs are correctly allocated to cost centres and projects
• Perform regular stock reconciliations (e.g. coal, raw materials, consumables)
• Investigate and resolve stock variances
• Work closely with operations to ensure accurate reporting of production and stock levels
• Prepare costing schedules to support invoicing
• Assist with preparation and review of payment certificates
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of sales invoices for contracting entities
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly MIS reports for management
• Provide insights on cost trends, margins, and operational performance
• Support month-end close processes, including accruals and journal entries
• Assist in preparation of budgets and forecasts
• Track actual performance against budgets and highlight variances
• Support financial planning and analysis activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 35 years experience in a Cost Accounting role (mining / manufacturing preferred)
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and inventory management
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Sage, Syspro, etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Qualifications

• No qualifications mentioned in the original job description.

Salary & Benefits

• No salary information is provided in the original job description.