Cost Accountant

Oakhill Recruitment; Attleborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering business in Attleborough seeks a Cost Accountant to oversee cost accounting, margin analysis, and financial reporting. This role involves collaborating with various teams and providing insights to drive commercial decisions, with visibility at the board level.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing or project-based environment.
• Strong relevant experience in accounting (QBE accepted).

Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed insight into project and product costs.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and revenue recognition.
• Manage inventory reporting and R&D claims.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Professional Accounting Qualification

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Cost Accountant Attleborough GBP45,000 GBP55,000

You will take ownership of cost accounting, margin analysis, and financial reporting for an innovative, high-growth engineering business.

What You ll Do:
You will deliver detailed insight into project and product costs, analysing material, labour, and overheads to drive commercial decision-making. You'll support budgeting, forecasting, and revenue recognition for projects, ensure accurate product costing, and manage inventory reporting and R&D claims. This role will also play a key part in the successful rollout of a new ERP system, data cleansing, and process improvement initiatives. You ll work closely with teams across engineering, operations, and sales, and have visibility at board level, including regular contact with the CEO and CFO.

What You Need:

• Professional accounting qualification (or QBE with strong relevant experience)
• Proven background in cost accounting within a manufacturing, project-based or R&D environment
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Strong ERP systems experience

For more information, please contact Richard Newcombe at Oakhill Recruitment.