Manufacturing Cost Accountant

Carter Rolan Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter Rolan Group is seeking a Site/Cost Accountant to join a reputable manufacturing business in Birmingham. This hands-on role involves a strong presence on the factory floor and focuses on managing site-level financial operations, delivering insights into costs and efficiencies. Ideal candidates will be qualified ACCA or CIMA professionals with experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, keen to make a tangible impact. Offering a salary between £40,000 to £50,000, this position is perfect for those looking to advance in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Qualified or finalist accountant (CIMA / ACCA) with manufacturing experience.
• Experience in cost accounting and variance analysis.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of site-level finance.
• Delivering accurate costings and variance analysis.
• Partnering with site leadership for financial accountability.

Skills

Cost Accounting

Variance Analysis

Financial Accountability

Excel

Education

CIMA / ACCA Qualification

Tools

ERP/MRP Systems

Job description

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Overview / Company description

Carter Rolan Group Accountancy & Finance Division are recruiting for a Manufacturing Cost / Site Accountant working for a reputable Manufacturing business based in Birmingham. This is an onsite role, paying a salary of circa £40-50k / Negotiable

A fast growing manufacturing group is looking for an experience and commercially minded Site/Cost Accountant. Along with a negotiable salary for the right candidate, you will also have the opportunity to make a visible impact in a growing, forward thinking business.

This is a hands on factory facing finance role focused on delivering real insight where it matters most, on the shop floor. This role is fully onsite, requiring a regular presence across the manufacturing site. It's ideal for someone who thrives in a fast paced production environment and enjoys building strong relationships with operational teams.

What You'll Be Doing As Site/Cost Accountant

• Taking full ownership of site level finance across the site
• Delivering accurate costings, variance analysis (labour, materials, overheads), and margin reporting.
• Partnering with site leadership and operations to drive financial accountability.
• Overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking at site level.
• Managing stock valuation, BOM integrity, WIP and inventory reconciliations.
• Supporting capital project costing and post investment reviews.

What We're Looking For In a Site/Cost Accountant

• A qualified or finalist accountant (CIMA / ACCA) with strong manufacturing experience.
• Proven track record in cost accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis.
• Comfortable operating on the factory floor and influencing non-finance teams.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Sage, Dynamics, etc.).
• Proactive, detail oriented, and confident working independently across sites.

What you need to do now

Please apply ASAP if you might be interested, we are actively shortlisting and arranging interviews.

Please contact [e-mail] for more information

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting and Manufacturing

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