Cost / Manufacturing Accountant

Join a Well-Established Manufacturing Business Where Your Expertise Makes a Difference

Are you an experienced Cost Accountant with a background in manufacturing? Do you enjoy analysing data, improving processes and influencing business decisions? If so, this is an excellent opportunity to join a long-established, successful manufacturing business on the Fylde Coast.

This is a key position within the finance team where you'll play an integral role in driving profitability, improving cost efficiency and supporting strategic decision-making across the business. Working closely with operational and commercial teams, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact while developing your career within a stable and growing organisation.

The Role

As Cost Accountant, you'll take ownership of product and inventory costing while providing valuable financial insight to support business performance. Your responsibilities will include:

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• Establishing and maintaining standard costs for products and services
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• Updating standard costs to reflect changes in material, labour and overhead costs
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• Analysing material and labour usage to identify trends and efficiencies
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• Recommending cost-saving initiatives and process improvements
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• Reviewing labour rates, depreciation and overhead allocations
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• Taking ownership of inventory costing and margin reporting
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• Producing cost centre budgets and forecasts
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• Preparing accurate product costing and profitability analysis
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• Investigating and reporting on cost variances
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• Supporting continuous improvement across finance processes
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• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business
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• Assisting with month-end and quarter-end close activities
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• Preparing accurate month-end and quarter-end management reports
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About You

We're looking for a proactive and analytical finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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• A finance or accountancy qualification (Part Qualified or AAT)
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• Previous experience in a similar Cost Accounting role
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• Essential manufacturing and product costing experience
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• Proven experience processing high volumes of financial data and invoices
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• Strong Excel skills and good knowledge of Microsoft Office
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• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
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• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
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• A proactive approach with excellent attention to detail
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• Experience working collaboratively within a small finance team and liaising with multiple departments
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Why Join?

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• Join a well-established and respected manufacturing business with a strong reputation
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• Be part of a supportive, collaborative finance team
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• Enjoy a varied role where your ideas and expertise are valued
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• Make a genuine contribution to business performance and continuous improvement
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• Competitive salary and benefits package
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• Excellent opportunity for long-term career development
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If you're an experienced Cost Accountant looking for your next challenge within a successful manufacturing business on the Fylde Coast, we'd love to hear from you.