Imperial Recruitment Group
Cost Accountant
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Cost Accountant
Location: Teesside
Salary: Negotiable
Employment Type: Full-time
Hours: Monday – Friday – office hours
About the Role
My client is seeking a detail-oriented and commercially minded Cost Accountant to join their manufacturing site based in Teesside. The successful candidate will support financial planning and analysis activities across manufacturing operations, ensuring accurate product costing, inventory valuation, reporting, and cost control. The role will work closely with production, procurement, operations, and finance teams to improve profitability and support strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Costing and Financial Analysis
- Prepare and maintain standard product costing models.
- Analyse manufacturing costs including labour, materials, overheads, and production variances.
- Monitor and investigate cost variances and identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Support monthly inventory valuation and cost accounting activities.
- Produce margin analysis and profitability reporting by product, customer, or business area.
- Review cost structures and recommend opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
Reporting and Month-End Activities
- Support month-end close processes related to manufacturing and inventory accounting.
- Prepare journals, accruals, reconciliations, and management reports.
- Assist with budget preparation and forecasting processes.
- Deliver regular KPI reporting covering manufacturing performance, scrap, labour efficiency, and material usage.
- Provide financial analysis and commentary to management.
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Manufacturing and Operational Support
- Work closely with production teams to understand manufacturing processes and operational drivers.
- Support inventory control and stock count processes.
- Participate in cycle counts and annual stock takes.
- Ensure accuracy of Bills of Materials (BOMs) and product costing data.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
Compliance and Controls
- Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with company policies.
- Support internal and external audit requirements.
- Assist in maintaining accurate records and documentation.
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and procedures.
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a Cost Accountant role within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and manufacturing processes.
- Experience with standard costing and variance analysis.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both finance and operational teams.
- High level of attention to detail and organisational skills.
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Desirable
- Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent).
- Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, or similar.
- Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
- Understanding of lean manufacturing principles.
Personal Attributes
- Commercially aware with a proactive approach.
- Able to work independently and prioritise competing deadlines.
- Collaborative and capable of building relationships across departments.
- Results-focused with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Salary and Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Company pension scheme.
- Holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Additional manufacturing sector benefits as applicable.
For more information, please contact Dan at Imperial Recruitment Group.
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