Cost Accountant – Attleborough – £45,000 – £55,000
You will take ownership of cost accounting, margin analysis, and financial reporting for an innovative, high-growth engineering business.
What You’ll Do:
You will deliver detailed insight into project and product costs, analysing material, labour, and overheads to drive commercial decision-making. You'll support budgeting, forecasting, and revenue recognition for projects, ensure accurate product costing, and manage inventory reporting and R&D claims. This role will also play a key part in the successful rollout of a new ERP system, data cleansing, and process improvement initiatives. You’ll work closely with teams across engineering, operations, and sales, and have visibility at board level, including regular contact with the CEO and CFO.
What You Need:
Professional accounting qualification (or QBE with strong relevant experience)
Proven background in cost accounting within a manufacturing, project-based or R&D environment
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Strong ERP systems experience For more information, please contact Richard Newcombe at Oakhill Recruitment