Interim Cost Accountant

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international manufacturer is seeking a skilled Cost Accountant for a 6-month fixed-term contract in London. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and standardising costing practices across UK and German operations, requiring 5+ years of manufacturing accounting experience and a qualification such as ACCA or CIMA. This role includes reviewing costing systems, developing cost allocation frameworks, and preparing detailed reports.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing accounting.
• Strong track record of implementing costing systems in manufacturing environments.
• Fluent in English; German language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and standardise costing systems across UK and German operations.
• Develop frameworks for capturing and allocating production costs.
• Prepare detailed cost analysis reports for management.

Skills

Manufacturing accounting experience

Production costing expertise

Cost allocation experience

Advanced Excel skills

Fluent in English

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Your new company. A leading international manufacturer with operations in both the UK and Germany is seeking a skilled Cost Accountant to join on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and standardising costing practices across two dynamic production environments.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and standardising costing systems across UK and German operations
• Developing frameworks for capturing and allocating production costs
• Analysing material costs and consumption patterns
• Establishing overhead allocation protocols
• Monitoring production efficiency and identifying cost-saving opportunities
• Preparing detailed cost analysis reports for management

What you’ll need to succeed

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing accounting
• Proven expertise in production costing and cost allocation
• Strong track record of implementing costing systems in manufacturing environments
• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent)
• Advanced Excel skills for complex modelling
• Fluent in English (German language skills are a plus)

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