Cost Accountant

Sharp Consultancy; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known local manufacturing organization in Doncaster is seeking a Cost Accountant. This newly created role involves managing inventory processes, overseeing Capex reporting, and supporting strategic planning. Ideal candidates will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with a strong manufacturing background and inventory exposure. Competitive salary between £60,000 - £70,000 with progression opportunities. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Benefits

Salary between £60,000 - £70,000

Progression into a Senior FBP role

2 days WFH

Flexible start and finish times

25 days AL + 8 BH

Qualifications

• Qualified in ACA, ACCA, or CIMA and experienced in manufacturing.
• Strong background in inventory management and costing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and BAU inventory processes.
• Oversee inventory counts and manage auditor relationships.
• Build relationships to improve inventory management practices.
• Take ownership of Capex reporting.

Skills

Manufacturing background

Inventory / stock exposure

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA Qualified

Job description

Sharp Consultancy is pleased to be partnering with a well-known local manufacturing organisation based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire on a brand-new Cost Accountant opportunity. Our client is a prominent name in the manufacturing sector that has developed a catalogue of trusted brands and strong industry partnerships.

The is a newly created role following an internal promotion and will report into a technically strong leader. The role is designed with progression into a Senior Business Partner opportunity and will take on line management of a small team.

In this position you will take ownership of Capex, stock and costing processes as well as support strategic business planning. This Cost Accountant role will be well suited to someone qualified with a strong manufacturing background who has considerable stock exposure and wants progression into a senior commercial position.

Benefits to include:

• Salary between £60,000 - £70,000
• Progression into a Senior FBP role
• 2 days WFH (adaptable to business needs)
• Flexible start and finish times
• 25 days AL + 8 BH

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead month-end and BAU inventory processes, including valuation, adjustments, write-offs
• Oversee inventory counts across multiple sites and liaise with auditors during year-end.
• Build strong relationships with commercial and operational teams to embed inventory management practices and improve control
• Take full ownership of Capex reporting and governance

Person Specification:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA Qualified
• Manufacturing background
• Inventory / stock exposure

For further information or a private and confidential conversation either for this specific opportunity or your personal job search please contact Emma Berry or Jack Curtis on 0114 261 1700 or 07496 364678.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.