Shopfloor Manufacturing Cost & Inventory Accountant

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

Job summary

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

The ideal candidate will have inventory/cost accounting experience in manufacturing, with strong BOM knowledge, ERP exposure (Dynamics 365 preferred) and advanced Excel skills to drive clear

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory, cost accounting or plant finance within manufacturing.
• Knowledge of BOMs, costs, stock movements, yields and variances.
• Experience with ERP systems; Dynamics 365 is highly desirable.
• Advanced Excel and strong data/reporting skills.
• A relevant accounting qualification or substantial manufacturing finance experience.

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 implement solutions.
• Collaborate with Operations to improve processes and controls.
• Ensure inventory movements, purchasing, production and sales are correctly recorded in the ERP.
• Develop better 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, translating data into actionable insight.

Skills

Inventory management

Cost accounting

BOMs

Advanced Excel

Data reporting

Manufacturing finance

ERP exposure

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

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

The ideal candidate will have inventory/cost accounting experience in manufacturing, with strong BOM knowledge, ERP exposure (Dynamics 365 preferred) and advanced Excel skills to drive clear