Job Title:
Cost Accountant
Salary:
£37,000 - £43,000
Location:
Wolverhampton
Type:
Full Time, Permanent
About the Role
Marks Sattin are recruiting a Cost Accountant position based in Wolverhampton for a large manufacturing business. If you have notable experience as a Cost Accountant (or a similar position) in tracking, analysing and reporting on costs to increase efficiency and profitability, then we want to hear from you. You will play a crucial part of the operations, ensuring key stakeholders make informed decisions based on your expert analysis..
Main Responsibilities
* Provide product cost analysis, supporting insights to support strategic decision-making.
* Analyse fixed and variable costs (materials, labour, overheads) to determine total and per-unit production costs.
* Support implementation of standard costing, including introduction of Bills of Materials (BOMs).
* Provide cost insights to aid in budgeting and forecasting, highlighting trends and variances.
* Collaborate across departments to share data and drive cost-saving initiatives.
* Monitor inventory levels, perform reconciliations, and analyse inventory valuation.
* Assess labour rates, depreciation, and overheads to recommend policy changes that enhance financial performance and cash flow.
* Prepare accurate and timely reports for senior management and contribute to monthly and year-end financial cycles.
Skills and Qualifications
* Open to part-qualified or QBE candidates
* Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
* Experience in using NetSuite and OneStream would also be an advantage.
* Excellent knowledge of cost and product cost accounting and reporting, with proven experience in a similar role previously.
* Strong communication skills, and the ability to influence managers and stakeholders across departments.
Benefits:
* Life Assurance (4x salary)
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
* 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
* Holiday purchase scheme
* Pension matching scheme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
Equal Opportunities
Marks Sattin is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and well-being. Applications from all backgrounds are encouraged.
Unfortunately this position does not offer sponsorship so all applicants must have full and indefinite rights to work in the UK.