Cost Accountant

at  Gates Corporation

COST ACCOUNTANT

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.
Gates Corporation is an industry leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. The company has facilities around the world serving the automotive, industrial and Oil & Gas sectors. This position is part of the Finance team, based in our Cramlington Hose Manufacturing facility.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Fully qualified CIMA/ACCA
• Minimum 3 years manufacturing experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Excellent analytical and complex problem-solving skills, with a full understanding of both company policies on internal control and statutory legislation.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/Manufacturing systems.
• Self-motivation and drive to make continuous improvement in the role.
• Experience of HFM preferable.

• Lead monthly management accounts submission to Europe/Gates Corporate within strict deadlines.
• Manage forecast/budget process for Gates E&S UK entities.
• Provide finance business partnering to functional areas and management team, offering proactive information and insight for better decision-making.
• Act as deputy for UK Financial Controller when unavailable.
• Produce weekly/monthly operational performance reports, conducting variance analysis and providing commentaries.
• Oversee overhead reporting, including budgets, forecasts, actuals, month-end accruals, and prepayments.
• Maintain manual Fixed Asset Register, perform depreciation calculations, and support CAPEX proposals.
• Complete Balance Sheet Reconciliations, address reconciling items, and identify risks/opportunities with sufficient evidence for audit purposes.
• Maintain, review, and ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley risk control matrices.