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Cost Accountant

Wirral Permanent £40,000 - £55,000 per year View Job Description
Michael Page are working with a strong manufacturing business based on The Wirral who are seeking a Cost Accountant responsible for monitoring and controlling costs to improve efficiency and profitability. If you enjoy business partnering with non-financial people and sharing insights - This is the role for you!
  • Cost Accountant
  • Strong, stable, well established business

About Our Client

Our client are a well-established manufacturing business based on The Wirral - With a small and focused team this is a great role for those who enjoy controlling costs in a materials led business. This is typical manufacturing business who are working on some really exciting national and local well-known projects!

Job Description

The key responsibilities of the Cost Accountant include:

  • Tracking and analysing production costs, including materials, labour, and overheads.
  • Assisting in preparing cost budgets and financial forecasts.
  • Comparing actual costs to budgeted costs and investigating discrepancies.
  • Assessing stock levels and ensuring accurate valuation of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
  • Calculating the cost of manufacturing products to determine pricing and profitability.
  • Identifying cost-saving opportunities and improving operational efficiency.
  • Preparing cost reports for management to support decision-making.
  • Ensuring adherence to cost accounting standards and financial regulations.



The Successful Applicant

The sucessful Cost Accountant will have:

  • Experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Excellent communication skills, linking products to cost saving
  • Suitably qualified by experience
  • Strong knowledge of cost control, budgeting, and variance analysis.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Good understanding of stock valuation, standard costing, and financial reporting.
  • Ability to interpret and present financial data to management.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

What's on Offer

Our client will offer you:

  • An exciting role where you can really make your mark
  • Exposing to working with both local and international stakeholders
  • Great benefits, holidays, discounts
  • CIMA/ACCA study support -If required
Contact
Regan McPhilbin
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6682973
Phone number
+44 151 255 3787

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Commercial & Analysis
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Wirral
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Regan McPhilbin
Consultant phone
+44 151 255 3787
Job reference
JN-032025-6682973