Cost Accounting Specialist

3 weeks ago


Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom TQR Full time
Role Overview

Join a Leading Manufacturer
This position offers an exciting opportunity to work as a Finance Business Partner with a prominent global manufacturer known for its innovative products used in various sectors.

Key Responsibilities
The Management Accountant will play a pivotal role in enhancing reporting processes to aid in strategic decision-making. Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing and maintaining the cost accounting framework, including new product cost assessments.
  • Overseeing the annual standard cost build process.
  • Preparing monthly management accounts and analyzing production costs and variances.
  • Enhancing internal reporting mechanisms (reports/KPIs) to provide better visibility on cost drivers and progress in cost reduction initiatives.
  • Collaborating with plant operations teams to identify, implement, and monitor productivity improvement projects.
  • Managing the capital investment process and conducting appraisals prior to management approval.
  • Assisting in the quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting processes.
  • Providing support to the Finance team on various projects and topics as needed.

Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate will possess:

  • A background in manufacturing or engineering.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Self-motivation, creativity, and the ability to work effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
  • A solid understanding of accounting principles and best practices.

Preferred Education
Candidates should ideally have:

  • CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification.
  • A degree in business or finance.
  • Over 5 years of experience in a similar role within complex manufacturing, engineering, or FMCG environments.

What We Offer
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary along with:

  • 36 days of holiday, including bank holidays.
  • The option to purchase additional holiday.
  • Employee health and wellness programs.
  • An excellent pension plan and bonus scheme.

Career Development
As the role evolves beyond the initial project phase, opportunities for team leadership may arise.

Contact Us
For more information about this Management Accountant position, please reach out to our recruitment team.



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