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Cost Accountant

Ingersoll Rand -
Sunderland

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Job details

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Car scheme

Qualifications

Cost management
Financial planning
JD Edwards
Stakeholder collaboration
Stock checks
Management accounting expertise
ERP software
Cost control
VAT return preparation
Bachelor's degree
Continuous improvement
Cost accounting
Forecasting
CIMA
Physical stocktaking
Ongoing financial performance monitoring
Stocktaking
Accounting
Communication skills
VAT returns submission

Full job description

Job Title

Cost Accountant

Location

Haskel -Sunderland

About Us

Haskel is a global leader in high-pressure technology solutions, specializing in mission-critical applications that make life better through innovation and reliability. As part of Ingersoll Rand, we are committed to sustainability, operational excellence, and empowering our teams to deliver world-class products and services.

Job Summary

The Cost Accountant is responsible for ensuring robust control and accuracy of inventory and work-in-progress (WIP), alongside delivering insightful margin analysis to support profitability across our Sunderland manufacturing site. The role focuses on maintaining accurate product costing within JD Edwards, monitoring stock movements and valuation, and analysing cost and margin performance to identify risks and opportunities. Working closely with operations, the Cost Accountant provides critical insight into cost drivers, supports cost centre owners in managing spend, and contributes to FP&A activities while responding to the evolving analytical needs of the business.

Responsibilities

The role includes (but is not limited to) the following responsibilities:

Develop, maintain, and review standard costs for raw materials, labour, and overheads
Prepare and analyse cost variances, including material, labour, overhead, and purchase price variance (PPV)
Perform detailed margin analysis by product, customer, or production line to support profitability improvement
Manage and control inventory accounting, including raw materials, finished goods, and stock movements within JD Edwards
Monitor and reconcile work-in-progress (WIP), ensuring accurate capitalisation and tracking of production costs
Lead inventory counts and cycle count processes, investigating discrepancies and driving corrective actions
Support the preparation and submission of VAT returns, ensuring compliance with UK regulations
Partner with cost centre owners to provide detailed variance analysis on departmental spend, offering insight and challenge to support budget control
Support budgeting, forecasting, and wider FP&A activities, including development of manufacturing cost assumptions
Utilise JD Edwards ERP system to extract, analyse, and report financial and operational data
Respond to ad hoc requests, providing timely and accurate financial analysis to meet business needs
Contribute to process improvements, automation, and system enhancements within the finance and manufacturing environment

Basic Qualifications/Experience

CIMA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualified, or part-qualified
Bachelors degree in Accounting / Finance preferred but not essential

Key Competencies

Technical Skills

Strong understanding of cost accounting within a manufacturing environment
Proven experience with standard costing, inventory control, and WIP accounting
Knowledge of VAT processes and compliance requirements
Proficiency in JD Edwards ERP system and advanced Excel skills
Understanding of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes

Business Partnering

Ability to effectively support and challenge cost centre owners through financial insight
Strong communication skills to translate financial data into clear, actionable messages
Collaborative approach with cross-functional teams including operations and supply chain

Personal Attributes

High level of integrity and accountability
Proactive, flexible approach to supporting ad hoc business requirements
Continuous improvement mindset with focus on efficiency and value creation

Experience

5+ years experience in Manufacturing or industrial environment (highly desirable)

Cost accounting / management accounting roles

Inventory and WIP control
Standard costing and variance analysis (incl. PPV)
Margin / profitability analysis
Month-end processes
Working with ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred)

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

Site based in Sunderland with occasional travel to meet requirements of role

What we Offer

25 days holiday and bank holidays (Option to purchase additional 5 days)
7% Employer pension contribution
Westfield Health medical cash plan cover
Death in service benefit of 4 x salary
Cycle scheme (after probation period)
Electric car scheme (after one year of employment)
10% of salary in shares (after one year of employment)
Employee assistance program
Enhanced maternity & paternity policies
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