Cost Accountant

Winsford Permanent View Job Description
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.
  • Opportunity to work for a dynamic and growing organisation.
  • Well established, market leading organisation

About Our Client

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.

Job 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 process improvements
    • Producing management reports covering cost performance, inventory movements, and manufacturing KPIs
    • Supporting internal controls, compliance requirements, and audit processes

The Successful Applicant

A successful Cost Accountant should have:

  • A recognised qualification in accounting, finance, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in cost accounting.
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in using financial software and Microsoft Excel.
  • Knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.
  • Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with various teams.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £45,000 per annum.
  • Permanent position based in Winsford.
  • On-site parking for convenience.
  • A supportive work environment that values employee contributions.
  • 25 days holiday



If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for cost accounting, apply now to take the next step in your career.

Contact
Abigail Hall
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7046517
Phone number
+441618286228

Job summary

Job function
Banking & Financial Services
Subsector
Accountancy & Finance
Sector
Business Services
Location
Winsford
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Abigail Hall
Consultant phone
+441618286228
Job reference
JN-062026-7046517