Cost Accountant

Delve Search - Global Search Consultants; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A world-class manufacturing business is seeking a proactive Cost Accountant to enhance cost visibility and drive performance. You will analyze costs, partner with supply chain teams, and support budgeting processes. The ideal candidate will have ACCA or CIMA qualification, experience in manufacturing cost accounting, and strong Excel skills. This impactful role offers the opportunity to shape costing processes within a collaborative environment, ensuring accuracy in manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACCA or CIMA certification is essential.
• Experience in manufacturing or engineering cost accounting is required.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and ERP/MRP systems is necessary.
• Excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders are crucial.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyse material, labour and overhead costs.
• Provide margin, variance & manufacturing cost analysis.
• Partner with production & supply chain on cost improvements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and stock/inventory valuation.
• Strengthen cost controls and accuracy within ERP/MRP systems.

Skills

Manufacturing or engineering cost accounting experience

Strong Excel

ERP/MRP knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA)

Job description

Cost Accountant – Manufacturing | Leicester

A world-class manufacturing business that produces precision components for global markets is growing their Finance team. They’re looking for a Cost Accountant to work closely with operations and procurement, helping drive cost visibility, control and performance across the site.

Responsibilities

• Analyse material, labour and overhead costs
• Provide margin, variance & manufacturing cost analysis
• Partner with production & supply chain on cost improvements
• Support budgeting, forecasting and stock/inventory valuation
• Strengthen cost controls and accuracy within ERP/MRP systems

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA)
• Manufacturing or engineering cost accounting experience
• Strong Excel + ERP/MRP knowledge
• Excellent communication skills with confidence to challenge, influence and partner across the site
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, on-site operational environment

Why Apply?

• Highly visible, impactful role
• Opportunity to shape costing processes
• Work with a collaborative operations and finance leadership team

If you’re a proactive Cost Accountant looking to join a global manufacturer and make a real difference, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.