Cost Accountant

Job Overview.

Experience: 3-5 YearsSector: Project Accounting

Cost Accountant – Permanent
Location: Dublin 15, County Dublin
Type: Full-time | Permanent

A+F Recruitment is partnering with an organisation in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector to recruit a Cost Accountant. This is an exciting opportunity for a part-qualified or recently qualified accountant to join a global business with a strong presence in Ireland.
The successful candidate will report to the Finance Manager and will take ownership of cost accounting and inventory analysis processes. The role involves a mix of hands-on finance work and strategic business partnering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform cost accounting and analysis, including standard costing and month-end SAP Plant close processes
• Report on variances and prepare inventory accounting, including provisions and write-offs
• Support budget preparation, forecasting, and KPI reporting
• Partner with business units to deliver timely and accurate financial insights
• Maintain Asset Under Construction (AUC) and Asset Cycle Count programmes

Requirements:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA part-qualified accountant with a minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience
• Experience working with SAP FI in a manufacturing environment
• Strong IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage priorities under pressure

Desirable:

• Experience working in a global pharmaceutical or manufacturing setting

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Work-life balance initiatives
• Bonus scheme
• Health insurance
• Pension

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