Shop Floor Cost & Inventory Accountant

Russell Taylor Group; Chester; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group is seeking a Manufacturing Cost & Inventory Accountant in Chester to work hands-on on the shop floor, collaborating with Production, Operations, Procurement and Commercial teams to ensure stock and costs align with financial data.

This role focuses on inventory control, BOMs, variances and standard costs, turning complex data into clear reporting for site leadership while owning reconciliations, process improvements and close links between Finance and Operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory, cost accounting or plant finance within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of BOMs, production costs, stock movements, yields and variances.
• Experience with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 desirable.
• Advanced Excel and data/reporting skills.
• Accounting qualification or significant manufacturing finance experience.
• Excellent problem-solving and shop-floor curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of inventory accuracy, reconciliation and control across raw materials, WIP and finished goods.
• Analyse production consumption, BOMs, yields, variances and standard costs.
• Investigate discrepancies, identify root causes and find practical solutions.
• Work alongside Operations to ensure processes and procedures are being followed and improve them where they aren't.
• Ensure inventory movements, purchasing, production and sales transactions are accurately reflected in the ERP system.
• Develop better controls, reporting and processes to reduce recurring issues.
• Support the Site Controller with accurate manufacturing finance information and reporting.
• Act as the link between Finance and Operations, turning complex data into clear, actionable information.

Skills

Inventory management

Cost accounting

BOMs

ERP systems

Excel

Education

Accounting qualification / CIMA/ACCA part-qual

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Russell Taylor Group is seeking a Manufacturing Cost & Inventory Accountant in Chester to work hands-on on the shop floor, collaborating with Production, Operations, Procurement and Commercial teams to ensure stock and costs align with financial data.

This role focuses on inventory control, BOMs, variances and standard costs, turning complex data into clear reporting for site leadership while owning reconciliations, process improvements and close links between Finance and Operations.