Cost Accountant

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

About the Company

Based in Kingston upon Hull, our client is a highly respected manufacturer of bespoke products, with an enviable portfolio of clients across the UK and mainland Europe. As part of the continued development of the supply chain function, the business is seeking to appoint a high-calibre Part-Qualified Cost Accountant.

About the Role

Reporting to the Finance leadership team, the Cost Accountant will play a key role in supporting manufacturing operations through robust cost control, analysis, and financial insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform variance analysis, working closely with the production team to identify standard cost variances and root causes, providing weekly and monthly commentary to management.
• Support the preparation of monthly site management accounts, including calculation and analysis of cost of sales margins.
• Conduct balance sheet reviews, including fixed assets, inventory, accruals, and prepayments.
• Maintain and update standard manufacturing costs derived from Bills of Materials and inventory data.
• Support the preparation and reporting of overhead costs.
• Undertake detailed labour analysis.
• Evaluate capital expenditure proposals and conduct financial appraisals to assess expected payback.
• Manage the site fixed asset register.
• Lead and contribute to ad hoc product costing projects.
• Complete statutory and regulatory submissions, including government statistics, EC sales lists, and Intrastat.
• Promote the importance of accurate costing across the business to support informed strategic decision-making.

 Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be part-qualified or qualified by experience, with demonstrable experience gained within a manufacturing or production environment. You will bring strong management accounting and costing expertise, be highly numerate, and possess sound commercial acumen. The ability to influence and engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation is essential.