Robert Half
Cost Accountant
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Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a permanent Cost Accountant for a growing manufacturing organisation
Location
East Cardiff (Fully On-site)
Salary
£40,000 – £60,000 (Based on experience)
Hours
39 hours | Early finish Fridays | Flexible start times
The Opportunity
Join a rapidly growing manufacturing organisation in East Cardiff. This high-technology site is receiving massive capital investment. You will join an exceptionally welcoming finance team where previously placed candidates genuinely love to work.
- Support the ongoing cost modelling process, including developing and controlling, initially BOM & process data collection, transitioning to a finance analyst role.
- Liaise and develop close working relationships with all relevant departments for accurate data.
- Finance engineering change management to ensure correct accounting treatment.
- Ensuring business-wide compliance of existing internal controls. Developing new, robust, internal control processes.
- Develop and improve financial systems and processes, seeking efficiency gains.
- Support the Cost Accountant as required on cost modelling and reporting.
- Periodic financial manufacturing variance analysis and reporting.
- Involvement in internal and external audits.
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The Perks
- Healthcare: Private Health Insurance (including family cover).
- On-site Wellness: Free fully equipped gym and on-site café.
- Time Off: 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
What You Will Do
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- Own the Data: Drive cost modelling, bill of materials (BOM), and process data collection.
- Collaborate: Partner cross-functionally to ensure precise engineering change management.
- Optimise: Improve internal financial controls and streamline ERP systems.
- Analyse: Deliver periodic manufacturing variance analysis and audit support.
What You Need
- Experience: Minimum 2 years in finance with essential manufacturing sector exposure.
- Systems: Strong Excel skills and essential knowledge of SAP (or equivalent ERP).
- Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant, or actively studying towards it.
- Traits: A self-starter with a positive, adaptable, and detail-oriented mindset.
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