Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Cost Accountant for an on site role in Perry Barr. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys getting out on the shop floor, collaborating cross functionally, and driving real impact on business performance.
You'll be the financial point of contact for all site operations, working closely with production, procurement, and leadership. Your focus will include management accounts, budgeting & forecasting, cost control, AP/AR, stock management, and process improvements. You will also play a lead role in cost accounting, from job costing to overhead allocation, helping teams understand financial performance and maximise efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, cash flow, reconciliations) for the site
2. Analyse variances vs. budget/forecast, provide insight, and recommend actions
3. Develop and optimise cost accounting processes (job/product costing, margin analysis)
4. Support site budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modelling
5. Manage capex process and asset register; maintain audit-ready records
6. Review inventory, WIP, and material costing; ensure accurate financial reporting
7. Assist with month-end/year-end closing and audit preparation
8. Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance data, controls, and reporting
9. Partner with production, procurement, and non-finance stakeholders to communicate results
10. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and internal controls
11. Oversee AP, AR, and credit control activities
12. Support ERP/system enhancements (e.g., Excel, NetSuite, PowerBI)
Ideal Candidate:
13. Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent)
14. Demonstrable experience in a manufacturing or factory environment
15. Strong costing, management accounting, and budgeting skills
16. Advanced proficiency in Excel and accounting systems; experience with ERP tools preferred
17. Excellent communicator, able to translate financials for non-finance teams
18. Proactive self starter, hands on, and always looking to improve processes
19. Strong attention to detail, analytical, and commercially focused
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.