Shop Floor Manufacturing Cost & Inventory Accountant

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a 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 for a Cheshire-based specialist manufacturer. This hands-on, on-site role collaborates with Production, Operations, Procurement and Commercial teams to validate stock, costs and financial data on the shop floor.

You will own inventory reconciliations, analyse BOMs and variances, drive process improvements and ensure ERP transactions are accurate.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory, cost accounting or plant finance within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of BOMs, production costs, stock movements, yields and manufacturing variances.
• Experience working with an ERP system – Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience would be highly desirable.
• Advanced Excel and strong data/reporting skills.
• A qualification or part-qualification in accountancy, or significant relevant manufacturing finance experience.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a genuine interest in how things work on the shop floor.

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 control

Cost accounting

Manufacturing finance

BOMs

ERP Dynamics 365

Excel

Data reporting

Problem solving

Shop floor collaboration

Education

Accounting qualification (or part-qualification)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Russell Taylor Group is seeking a Manufacturing Cost & Inventory Accountant for a Cheshire-based specialist manufacturer. This hands-on, on-site role collaborates with Production, Operations, Procurement and Commercial teams to validate stock, costs and financial data on the shop floor.

You will own inventory reconciliations, analyse BOMs and variances, drive process improvements and ensure ERP transactions are accurate.