Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Cost Accountant to join our team in Dundee, responsible for providing financial control and analysis to support business operations.
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
- 3–5 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
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a Cost Accounting role (mining / manufacturing preferred)
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: [Salary amount] per annum
- Benefits: [List of benefits mentioned, if any]
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