Cost Accountant

Keeler Recruitment Ltd; Eccles; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and technology company near Attleborough is seeking a Cost Accountant to support financial insight and margin improvements during a period of rapid growth. The role involves close collaboration across teams and offers visibility with senior leadership, making a significant impact in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Benefits

Purpose-driven work for a zero-emission future

High visibility role with leadership access

Collaborative culture valuing continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Solid cost accounting experience in manufacturing or R&D environments.
• Confident communicator able to work across functions.
• Experience with ERP systems and data migration.

Responsibilities

• Analyse project, production, material, and overhead costs.
• Manage and reconcile inventory, providing insight.
• Play a key role in ERP implementation and process improvement.

Skills

Cost accounting experience

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Qualified or QBE Accountant

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title: Cost Accountant

Location: Near Attleborough

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: c£50,000

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 (url removed) or get in touch for a confidential chat on (phone number removed).