Role: Cost Accountant Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Salary: up to 50,000

Are you an experienced accountant with a passion for systems and processes? This is a fantastic opportunity for a Cost Accountant to join a dynamic team and make a real impact.

About the Role As the Cost Accountant, you'll play a critical role in ensuring accurate stock data and product costings while driving system efficiency. Reporting to the Finance Director and supported by a direct report, your responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring stock valuation and ensuring accuracy in the trial balance.
• Maintaining and updating data within SAP, ensuring consistency and reliability.
• Developing SAP reporting functions to align with business needs and KPIs.
• Organising and monitoring stock counts and providing IT support as required.
• Liaising with auditors (internal and external) and providing timely information.

About You as the Cost Accountant: We're looking for someone with:

• A CIMA, ACCA, or ACA qualification (or near to qualifying).
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, with intermediate Excel skills.
• Experience in managing stock within an ERP system.
• Excellent communication skills, a proactive mindset, and a customer-focused approach.
• A commitment to identifying and implementing process improvements.

• Strong integrity, a collaborative team player, and someone capable of working autonomously.
• Trustworthy, detail-oriented, and able to form effective working relationships.

This is your chance to join a company that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your accounting career to the next level, apply today!

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