Cost Accountant 6 month FTC

Acro Aircraft Seating; Northampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer in the aerospace sector is looking for an experienced Cost Accountant for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Northampton. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in managing costs, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with GAAP/IFRS. Collaboration across teams is essential to drive efficiencies and help meet the company's financial goals. Additionally, excellent benefits and a positive work environment await you.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

1 pm finish on a Friday

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in cost accounting, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles.
• Ability to communicate financial data to non-finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and analyse manufacturing, production, and operational costs.
• Perform month-end closing activities related to inventory and COGS.
• Assist in developing cost standards for materials, labour, and overhead.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Professional certification (CMA, CPA, CIMA)

Tools

ERP systems (Epicor, SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics)

Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)

Job description

Cost Accountant 6 month FTC, Northampton

Client:

Location:

Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

12.07.2025

Expiry Date:

26.08.2025

Job Description:

Acro Aircraft Seating is one of the UK’s leading and fastest-growing manufacturers of passenger seats for commercial airlines around the world. We are an agile, innovative business at the forefront of disrupting the aerospace market. Through modern methodologies, lean techniques, inspired innovation, and passion for being the best, Acro is positioning itself to be the world’s leading aircraft seating supplier.

Collaboration is one of Acro’s core values, by working together and applying our skills and expertise across Sales, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations, we find the solutions to our clients’ most complex challenges and how we deliver our promises today and tomorrow.

Location: UK

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

• Employee Assistance Programme

• 37.5 hours per week – 1 pm finish on a Friday

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Cost Accountant to join our finance team. The Cost Accountant is responsible for analysing and controlling costs related to production, inventory, and operations. This role involves understanding and calculating the BOM, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and ensuring accurate financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Cost Analysis & Reporting:

• Calculate and analyse manufacturing, production, and operational costs.
• Prepare detailed cost reports (standard vs. actual costs) and explain variances.
• Monitor inventory valuation and ensure accurate cost allocation.

2. Inventory Management:

• Perform month-end closing activities related to inventory and cost of goods sold (COGS).
• Perform stock reconciliation exercise to make sure all reports are matches
• Manage scrap process and provide recommendations to the management
• Conduct physical inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies.
• Analyse inventory turnover, obsolescence, and shrinkage.

3. Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Assist in developing cost standards for materials, labour, and overhead.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes with cost-related insights.
• Track cost trends and provide recommendations for cost reduction.

4. Process Improvement:

• Identify inefficiencies in production and supply chain processes.
• Recommend cost-saving measures and process optimisations.
• Implement best practices in cost accounting procedures.
• Take initiative on ERP related project

5. Compliance & Documentation:

• Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS and internal accounting policies.
• Maintain accurate cost accounting records and documentation.
• Assist with internal and external audits as needed.

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work with production, procurement, and finance teams to gather cost data.
• Provide financial insights to support pricing and operational decisions.
• Train non-financial staff on cost control measures.

Qualifications & Skills:

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., CMA, CPA, CIMA) is a plus.

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in cost accounting, preferably in manufacturing or production environments.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Epicor, SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics) and advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy in data analysis.
• Knowledge of cost accounting principles (standard costing, ABC costing, etc.).
• Ability to communicate financial data to non-finance teams

The Parent Company of ACRO Aircraft Seating is Zhejiang Tiancheng Controls Co., Ltd headquartered in China.

We really want to hear from you, so don’t miss your opportunity to join us! Once you apply, your CV will be held on our central database. Please do let us know if you do not wish for us to retain your details. If your application is successful, you will be contacted in due course.

Acro Aircraft Seating is an equal opportunities employer.

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The closing date for applications is 30th July 2025.

Please note: This advert may close early if sufficient applications are received. Acro Aircraft Seating uses reserve lists for positions where more than one candidate is deemed suitable for a position. Reserve lists are in place for 12 months, during which time reserve candidates may be offered the same or similar post should one become available.

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Created on 12/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom