Shop-Floor Manufacturing Cost & Inventory Accountant

Russell Taylor Group Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group Ltd is seeking a Manufacturing Cost & Inventory Accountant to join a specialist Cheshire-based manufacturing business. This hands-on, onsite role collaborates with Production, Operations, Procurement and Commercial teams to ensure stock, costs and financial data align.

The position focuses on inventory control, production cost analysis, variances and improving processes on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory, cost accounting, or plant finance within a manufacturing environment.

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 followed and improved where needed.
• Ensure inventory movements, purchasing, production and sales transactions are 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 data into clear, actionable information.

Skills

Inventory control

Cost accounting

BOMs

ERP systems

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Advanced Excel

Data reporting

Manufacturing finance

Problem solving

Education

Accounting qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Excel

Job description

Russell Taylor Group Ltd is seeking a Manufacturing Cost & Inventory Accountant to join a specialist Cheshire-based manufacturing business. This hands-on, onsite role collaborates with Production, Operations, Procurement and Commercial teams to ensure stock, costs and financial data align.

The position focuses on inventory control, production cost analysis, variances and improving processes on the shop floor.