Operational Accountant
JOB_53641784757064Job type
ContractLocation
BelfastWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Part Qualified AccountantIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
Up to £45,000
Operations Accountant
Your new company
A leading global provider of sustainable packaging solutions, committed to making all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. The company plays a vital role in ensuring the hygiene and safety of food and drink worldwide and offers a supportive environment where employees can make an impact.
Your new role
You will join as an Operations Accountant on a fixed-term contract until February 2027, based at the Belfast site. In this role, you’ll manage all aspects of pricing and costing, including tenders, preparation and updates of standard costs, SKU-level profitability analysis, stock valuations for month and year-end, and other month-end and ad hoc tasks.
Key responsibilities include:
- Creating cost estimates for new and existing products.
- Liaising with production, purchasing, R&D, and planning teams to gather data.
- Monitoring material costs and revising estimates as needed.
- Reviewing profitability of SKUs and investigating variances.
- Managing standard costs and uploading to BI tools.
- Preparing monthly reports for P&L, finished goods, and WIP.
- Supporting annual budgeting and regulatory reporting.
What you'll need to succeed
- Relevant experience in costing and pricing models, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong Excel skills for managing and analyzing large datasets.
- Experience with month-end processes.
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs including English and Maths (Grade C or above).
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office.
- Desirable: Part-qualified accountant.
What you'll get in return
- Opportunity to work with a global leader in sustainable solutions.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Fixed-term stability until February 2027.
- The chance to make a meaningful impact on sustainability and innovation.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Operational AccountantJOB_536417847570642025-12-222026-03-23
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