Cost Accountant

Keeler Recruitment; Attleborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic engineering firm as a Cost Accountant, where you'll provide critical financial insights during a period of rapid growth. Your role will involve analyzing production costs, enhancing cost control processes, and collaborating closely with senior leadership across various teams. This position is ideal for a qualified accountant with robust analytical skills and a focus on continuous improvement, contributing to a sustainable future.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape processes

Direct access to senior leadership

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Solid cost accounting experience in manufacturing or R&D environments.
• Experience with ERP systems and data migration.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and report on project costs and profitability.
• Manage and reconcile inventory, providing insight.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and support budgeting activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cost accounting

Communication

Education

Qualified or QBE Accountant

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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We're working with a forward-thinking engineering and technology business based near Attleborough that is looking to appoint a Cost Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-growth organisation.

As the business moves through a period of rapid scale-up and ERP implementation, the role will be key in delivering clear financial insight, driving margin improvements, and enhancing cost control processes. This position offers regular exposure to senior leadership and collaboration across engineering, sales, and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and report on project, production, material, labour, and overhead costs
• Perform margin and profitability analysis across products and projects
• Support revenue recognition and compliance with reporting standards
• Manage and reconcile inventory, providing insight and resolving discrepancies
• Develop and maintain accurate product costing models
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities, identifying cost-saving opportunities
• Collaborate cross-functionally to gather data and support decision-making
• Support R&D finance activities, including grant claims and intangible asset reporting
• Play a key role in ERP implementation, data integrity, and process improvement

What We're Looking For

• Qualified or QBE Accountant with solid cost accounting experience
• Background in manufacturing, engineering, or R&D environments
• Strong analytical skills and an eye for detail
• Confident communicator able to work across functions
• Experience working with ERP systems and data migration

Why Apply?

• Work in a purpose-driven company contributing to a zero-emission future
• High visibility role with direct access to senior leadership
• Fast-paced, hands-on environment with the opportunity to shape processes
• A collaborative culture that values continuous improvement and innovation

If you're a cost-focused finance professional ready to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now by sending your CV to jameskeelerrecruitment.co.uk or get in touch for a confidential chat on 01603 851840.