Cost Accountant

Delve Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing business is seeking a Cost Accountant to join their finance team in Leicester. The role involves analyzing manufacturing costs, preparing financial reports, and supporting budgeting processes. You will collaborate closely with operations and procurement teams to enhance cost control and performance. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with experience in a manufacturing environment and strong Excel skills. This is a full-time, on-site position offering significant opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Strong personal development opportunities

High visibility role supporting operations

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of product costing and manufacturing variances.

Responsibilities

• Analyse material, labour and overhead costs.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and margin analysis.
• Support annual budget and forecasting processes.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication

Analytical mindset

Detail-oriented

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

Job description

Cost Accountant

Manufacturing

Location : Leicester (On-site, Full-time)

Salary : £45,000

55,000 + benefits (DOE)

Job Type : Permanent | Manufacturing | Precision Components

A global manufacturing business specialising in precision components is seeking a Cost Accountant to join their finance team in Leicester. This is a key role working closely with operations, production and procurement teams to drive cost visibility, improve margin performance and support informed decision-making.

This is a fully on-site position due to the hands‑on nature of the work and close interaction with stakeholders across the factory.

The Role

As Cost Accountant, you will be responsible for analysing manufacturing costs, evaluating production variances, supporting budgeting, and improving cost control processes. You will act as a critical business partner to operational leaders, providing insight and challenge to help optimise performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse material, labour and overhead costs, ensuring accurate product‑costing and standard cost updates.
• Work closely with operations and procurement to understand cost drivers and improve cost transparency.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, margin analysis and manufacturing variance commentary.
• Support annual budget and forecasting processes for production‑related cost areas.
• Monitor stock movements, inventory valuation and WIP, ensuring accuracy and compliance with audit requirements.
• Review purchase price variances, supplier cost changes and BOM accuracy.
• Support continuous improvement projects to enhance cost control and process efficiency.
• Provide financial insight to support make / buy decisions, capacity planning and operational performance reviews.

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of product costing, standard costing, and manufacturing variances.
• Advanced Excel skills and solid experience with ERP or MRP systems.
• Excellent communication skills, able to challenge and influence stakeholders across operations, supply chain and procurement.
• Detail‑oriented, analytical and proactive in identifying issues and driving improvements.

Whats on Offer

• Opportunity to work for a global engineering leader
• High visibility role supporting operations and driving performance
• Strong personal development opportunities within a growing business

How to Apply

If youre a confident and commercially focused Cost Accountant looking for a hands‑on role within a global manufacturing organisation, click Apply Now.