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Job Title: Cost Accountant
Location: Reading, UK
Company: [Confidential – Leading Manufacturer in the Built Environment Sector]
Role Purpose
The Cost Engineer is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of cost data across complex products and projects. This role plays a vital part in supporting the Estimating team, developing robust costing tools, driving process improvement, and providing insights that support strategic commercial decisions.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide accurate cost calculations for complex products and projects at tender stage.
* Collaborate with Estimators and other departments to ensure comprehensive costing coverage.
Costing Tools & Process Improvement (10%)
* Develop and enhance costing tools to streamline or automate cost calculation processes.
Cost Auditing & Variance Analysis (15%)
* Conduct weekly cost audits and perform variance analysis to drive cost accuracy improvements.
* Identify trends, anomalies, and improvement opportunities.
Reporting & Decision Support (5%)
* Create and maintain cost reports to support commercial and strategic business decisions.
* Own and maintain the standard costing process for products and services.
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in a similar cost engineering, estimating, or commercial finance role.
* Strong commercial awareness with a solid understanding of manufacturing processes.
* Demonstrated ability in data analysis and cost modelling.
* Familiarity with risk assessment and complex bids.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
* Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
* Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
* Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage conflicting priorities.
* Experience in process improvement initiatives.
* Background in construction, manufacturing, or engineered product environments.
Additional Responsibilities
* Comply with all environmental, health, and safety policies and practices.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives related to sustainability and waste reduction.
* Ensure compliance with internal systems, quality standards, and regulations.
* Participate in training, administrative tasks, and cross-functional projects as required.
* Undertake business travel when necessary.
* Act in alignment with the company’s core values.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Project Management
* Industries
Manufacturing, Design Services, and Construction
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