Interim Cost & Reporting Accountant

Interim Cost and Reporting AccountantPosition: Interim Cost and Reporting Accountant Location: Barnstaple, DevonHybrid - 2 days work from home per weekStart: ASAPBooking length: Up to 6 months in length Rate: Up to £300 per dayHays are working with a manufacturing organisation in the Barnstaple area of Devon who are seeking a temporary cost accountant for a day rate booking, likely to last up to 6 months in length.The client are looking for someone to start ASAP, and be able to commit to 3 days in the office per week.For this position the client would ideally like qualified finance professionals. However, they will also consider QBE professionals.Main Responsibilities:

• Product Costing:
• Analyse key product costing rates and provide recommendations.
• Monitor key cost-reduction opportunities and manage under/over recoveries.
• Inventory Management:
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation.
• Collaborate with procurement to review inventory provisions and identify opportunities to reduce stock holdings.
• Audit Support:
• Assist in completing audits within planned timescales, including work on RDEC and taxation.
• Management Accounts:
• Understand financial numbers and drivers to provide meaningful commentary to local and group management.
• Mentoring and Coaching:
• Mentor and coach team members to ensure they have the knowledge and skills for long-term success.
• Group Reporting:
• Support group reporting requirements.
• Support to FD:
• Provide information and support to the Finance Director as required.
• Budget Planning Process:
• Work with the team to meet group deadlines and provide analysis on financial numbers.
• Systems Development:
• Offer advice and suggestions to improve current templates, processes, and systems.
• Ad-hoc Tasks:
• Handle miscellaneous tasks such as rolling forward templates.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong analytical skills with experience in product costing and inventory management.
• Knowledge of audit processes and taxation.
• Ability to understand and interpret management accounts.
• Experience in mentoring and coaching team members.
• Proficiency in group reporting and supporting senior management.
• Familiarity with budget planning and financial analysis.
• Capability to suggest improvements in systems and processes.
• Understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Knowledge of GDPR and data protection policies.

Interim Cost and Reporting AccountantPosition: Interim Cost and Reporting Accountant Location: Barnstaple, DevonHybrid - 2 days work from home per week Rate: Up to £300 per day

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