Plant Accountant

Hewett Recruitment | BCorp™; Worcester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Company pension

Private medical and dental insurance

Life insurance

Sick pay

Free parking

Free flu jabs

Job summary

A global manufacturing business is seeking a Plant Accountant to join its Finance team. The role includes cost accounting, inventory valuation, and month-end financial analysis while ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience in finance, preferably in manufacturing, coupled with strong Excel and ERP skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including pension and private health insurance.

Qualifications

• Detail-focused finance professional with strong systems skills.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a finance role, ideally within manufacturing.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong Excel skills and experience using a mainstream ERP system.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Cost accounting and inventory valuation.
• Preparation and analysis of operational variances.
• Month-end reporting and financial analysis.
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
• Supporting operational efficiency and performance improvement.
• Building relationships with operations and site leadership.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Strong Excel skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

AAT and/or CIMA qualification

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

Mainstream ERP system

ERP system

Job description

A well-established global manufacturing business is seeking a Plant Accountant to join its Finance team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with operations and site leadership, providing accurate financial reporting and meaningful insight to support business performance.

Reporting into the Operations Controller, the Plant Accountant will be responsible for cost accounting, inventory valuation, variance analysis and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards. The role will partner closely with operational teams to support decision-making and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost accounting and inventory valuation
• Preparation and analysis of operational variances
• Month-end reporting and financial analysis
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards
• Supporting operational efficiency and performance improvement initiatives
• Building strong relationships with operations and site leadership

The successful candidate will be a detail-focused finance professional with strong systems and communication skills.

You will ideally have:

• AAT and/or CIMA qualification, or be actively studying towards
• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline (desirable)
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a finance role, ideally within manufacturing
• Strong Excel skills and experience using a mainstream ERP system
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills

The Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Company pension
• Private medical and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Sick pay
• Free parking and free flu jabs

If you have the relevant skills and experience for this role then please apply!