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Cost Accountant

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In-Office
King's Lynn, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England
Entry level
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King's Lynn, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England
Entry level
The Cost Accountant will manage the general ledger, prepare financial accounts, develop accounting controls, and liaise with auditors and managers to improve financial processes.
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At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you. 

We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join our team in King's Lynn. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, international environment and contribute to accurate financial reporting and process excellence.

 

What you’ll do:

 

  • Maintain the General Ledger of the Industrial UK and Pointing Companies
  • Assisting in the preparation of monthly financial accounts and reports
  • Develop and improve accounting controls
  • Preparation of statutory accounts for the Pointing Group at each financial year end
  • Liaise with External Auditors and HMRC
  • Prepare and review month end reconciliations
  • Calculate product costs and maintain and control the inventory cost database
  • Ensure compliance with Corporate transfer pricing policy and liaise with affiliate sites re new and revised transfer prices for both sales and purchases
  • Attend and participate in regular meetings with BU managers and represent the Finance function in Site Coordination Meetings to review and discuss key KPI’s and the company performance and areas for improvement
  • Manage the payroll process for the Industrial UK company

 

What you’ll bring: 

 

  • Professional Accountancy Qualification or Qualified by Experience
  • Previous experience in a similar position in a manufacturing environment

What you’ll get: 

  • Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite and in the field 5 days per week 
  • Competitive salary and development opportunities
  • A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond 

 

About Sensient Colors

 

Sensient Color Group is a leading developer, producer and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a central role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, inks for commercial and consumer printers, and colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners and paper products. The Color Group is located in St. Louis, Missouri.

 

 

About Sensient Technologies Corporation

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and fragrances. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, inkjet and specialty inks and colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.  Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

As a dynamic and diversified global leader, we offer an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package.  For more information, visit our website at http://www.sensient.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Top Skills

Accounting Controls
Financial Reporting
General Ledger
Inventory Cost Database

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