Cost Accountant

CMA Recruitment Group; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Healthcare options

Training & development

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group is actively seeking a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing environment in the UK. You will manage cost accounting processes, perform stock reconciliations, and partner with operations to optimize inventory valuation and control procedures.

The role supports month-end closing, forecasting, and reporting related to inventory, with a focus on data integrity and continuous improvement. A professional qualification such as ACCA/CIMA/ACA is preferred, or relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience with cost accounting and WIP management.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP systems, ideally Business Central.
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, or ACA preferred.
• Excellent communication and proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Confident in building relationships across departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost accounting processes across stock categories.
• Conduct stock reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Partner with operational teams to optimise inventory valuation.
• Support month-end closing, reporting, and forecasting.
• Drive continuous improvement for inventory accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Advanced Excel

ERP systems experience

Business Central

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Tools

Business Central

Job description

What will the Cost Accountant role involve?

• Managing cost accounting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance across different stock categories
• Conducting stock reconciliations, analysing trends, and investigating discrepancies to uphold data integrity
• Partnering with operational teams to optimise inventory valuation and control procedures
• Supporting reporting, forecasting, and month-end closing activities related to inventory
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing inventory accuracy and efficiency

Suitable Candidate for the Cost Accountant vacancy:

• Experience in a manufacturing, inventory with a detailed understanding of cost accounting and WIP management
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency and experience with ERP systems, ideally Business Central
• A professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or relevant experience
• Confident communicator with outstanding relationship-building abilities
• Demonstrates a proactive approach towards process improvements and problem solving

Additional benefits and information for the role of Cost Accountant:

• Four days based in the office and one day at home, early finish Friday
• Competitive pension scheme, holiday allowance, and healthcare options
• Investment in your professional growth through ongoing training and development
• Opportunity to work within a dynamic, innovative sector that makes a tangible difference

Salary will be dependent on experience

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