Cost Accountant

CERTAIN ADVANTAGE; Derby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Derby is seeking a talented Management Accountant on a fixed-term contract until March 2026. The role involves supporting financial reporting, cost analysis, and providing key insights for operational decision-making. Candidates should be part-qualified or qualified accountants, with strong experience in a manufacturing setting and good knowledge of Excel.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or qualified accountant.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Good knowledge of Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Perform detailed cost and variance analysis.

Skills

Management Accounting Principles

Cost Analysis

Financial Reporting

Excel

Education

ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent

Tools

Oracle R12

Job description

Job Title: Management Accountant – Fixed-Term Contract
Location: Derby, UK
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (Finish March 2026)

Company Overview:
Partnering with a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Derby, committed to innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. As part of our ongoing transformation and development, we are looking for a talented and commercially minded Management Accountant to join our finance team on a fixed-term basis.
Role Overview:
The Management Accountant will support the Finance team in delivering accurate financial reporting, cost analysis, and performance insights for operational decision-making. This role is crucial in managing the month-end process, producing management accounts, and ensuring the integrity of financial data within a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities
• Perform detailed cost and variance analysis (labour, materials, overheads)
• Monitor and analyse manufacturing KPIs and production costs
• Work closely with operations and supply chain teams to improve cost controls
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis
• Maintain standard costing systems and recommend improvements
• Reconcile key balance sheet accounts and support audit preparation
• Support process improvements and internal control development
• Ad-hoc analysis and financial reporting for senior stakeholders

Key Requirements:

• Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of management accounting principles
• Experience of working alongside an operational management team.
• Good knowledge of Excel Essential.
• Systems Experience (pref. Oracle R12)

Please send your CV to Rosie Hutcheon, or call 0141 468 6396 via the ‘Apply Now’ option to be considered for the role.