Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant

Full-Time 35000 - 45000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Michael Page Finance

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage cost analysis and financial reporting to support business decisions.
  • Company: Join a well-established medium-sized organisation with a supportive culture.
  • Benefits: Permanent position with opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Other info: Collaborate with teams to improve efficiency and drive cost control.
  • Why this job: Make a meaningful impact while developing your expertise in accounting and finance.
  • Qualifications: Experience in cost accounting and strong analytical skills required.

The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 Β£ per year.

The role of Cost Accountant involves managing cost analysis and financial reporting to support business decision.

Based in Winsford, this position offers a permanent opportunity to showcase and develop expertise in accounting and finance.

Client Details This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established organisation.

As a medium-sized company, they are committed to fostering a supportive environment where employees can make a meaningful impact.

Description Maintaining and developing standard costing models across materials, labour, and overheads Producing accurate product costing and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) analysis Delivering detailed monthly variance analysis, including price, usage, labour, and overhead variances Investigating variances and working with operational teams to implement corrective actions Managing inventory valuation for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods Supporting stock counts, reconciliations, and identifying obsolete or slow-moving stock Partnering with production and operations teams to improve efficiency, utilisation, waste reduction, and cost control Analysing product and customer profitability, highlighting margin improvement opportunities Supporting pricing decisions with accurate costing information Maintaining costing data within ERP systems and driving p...

Michael Page Finance

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Michael Page Finance Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Cost Accountant

Cost Analysis
Financial Reporting
Standard Costing Models
Product Costing
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) Analysis
Variance Analysis
Inventory Valuation