Strategic Cost Accountant – Manufacturing & SAP

Valmiera Glass Group; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the UK seeks a detail-oriented Cost Accountant (Manufacturing) to ensure accurate cost data management and provide actionable insights. This role involves managing production orders, calculating product standard costs, and analysis of production costs, among other responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have a degree in finance or accounting, with at least 2 years of relevant experience. The company offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in manufacturing cost accounting.
• Experience in product costing and production order tracking.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage production orders and volumes.
• Calculate and maintain product standard costs.
• Perform activity allocation and overhead calculation.
• Analyse production costs and provide clear reports.
• Collaborate with production, finance, and IT teams.

Skills

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Proficiency in MS Excel

Proficiency in SAP CO

Education

Degree in finance or accounting

Relevant professional qualification (CIMA, ACCA, AAT)

Job description

A leading manufacturing company in the UK seeks a detail-oriented Cost Accountant (Manufacturing) to ensure accurate cost data management and provide actionable insights. This role involves managing production orders, calculating product standard costs, and analysis of production costs, among other responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have a degree in finance or accounting, with at least 2 years of relevant experience. The company offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.