Interim Cost Accountant - Manufacturing Finance Lead

Paul Card Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Paul Card Recruitment is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant for a six-month interim assignment in a Teesside manufacturing business. You will own the costing function, work closely with operations and contribute to the monthly management accounts.

Key tasks include product costing, maintaining standard costs, reviewing BOMs and analysing production variances. You should bring hands-on cost accounting experience and be ready to hit the ground running with the finance team.

Qualifications

• Strong background in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.
• CIMA or ACCA qualification or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Practical knowledge and ownership mentality are valued.

Responsibilities

• Product costing.
• Maintaining standard costs.
• Reviewing bills of materials (BOMs).
• Analyzing production variances.
• Contributing to monthly management accounts.

Skills

Cost accounting

BOM analysis

Variance analysis

Management accounting

Education

CIMA/ACCA qualification

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Paul Card Recruitment is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant for a six-month interim assignment in a Teesside manufacturing business. You will own the costing function, work closely with operations and contribute to the monthly management accounts.

Key tasks include product costing, maintaining standard costs, reviewing BOMs and analysing production variances. You should bring hands-on cost accounting experience and be ready to hit the ground running with the finance team.