Cost Accountant
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Cost Accountant
Kingston upon Hull (East)
Key Requirements
- Part-qualified (AAT, CIMA, ACCA) or Qualified by Experience
- Proven background in manufacturing or production environments
- Strong cost and management accounting expertise Advanced Excel skills
We are recruiting a Cost Accountant to join a well‑established and highly regarded manufacturing business based in Kingston upon Hull. Supplying bespoke products to clients across the UK and mainland Europe, the company continues to invest in its operations and is expanding its finance capability to support ongoing growth. Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will play a pivotal role in supporting manufacturing operations through robust cost control, detailed analysis, and insightful financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
As Cost Accountant, your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and analysing weekly and monthly variance reports, working closely with production teams to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions
- Supporting the production of monthly site management accounts, including detailed cost of sales and margin analysis
- Maintaining and updating standard manufacturing costs derived from Bills of Materials and inventory data
- Performing detailed labour and overhead cost analysis Preparing balance sheet reconciliations, including fixed assets, inventory, accruals, and prepayments
- Managing the site fixed asset register and supporting capital expenditure appraisals, including payback and return analysis
- Leading and contributing to ad hoc product costing and improvement projects
- Completing statutory and regulatory submissions, including Intrastat, EC Sales Lists, and government reporting
- Promoting best practice in costing and financial awareness across the wider business to support informed decision‑making
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will be:
- Part or Qualified (AAT, CIMA, ACCA) or qualified by experience
- Experienced in a manufacturing or production environment
- Strong in cost and management accounting, with a solid understanding of standard costing and variance analysis
- Highly numerate with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Advanced in Excel, with the ability to manipulate and interpret complex data
- Confident in communicating financial information and influencing stakeholders at all levels
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected manufacturing business in a hands‑on, commercially focused role where your work will have a direct impact on operational performance and strategic decision‑making.