Your new company We are currently supporting a manufacturing organisation in the search for a Cost Accountant / Manufacturing Accountant to join them on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract. This opportunity is with a manufacturing-focused organisation operating across both produced and purchased product lines. The business places strong emphasis on accurate costing, pricing integrity, and operational efficiency, supporting sales and manufacturing teams through robust data-driven decision making. Your new role You'll join the business on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract, taking responsibility for maintaining and developing the cost and retail pricing systems across manufactured and purchased products. Key responsibilities include: Maintaining and developing the cost and retail pricing system Calculating cost prices by consolidating data from existing databases and software Creating retail price lists for finished goods for the Sales Team, using a percentage markup matrix that accounts for all direct and indirect costs, profit margins, and maximum allowable trade discounts Conducting performance and productivity analysis across manufacturing operations Providing professional judgement on cost-related matters and recommending improvements to business performance and efficiency Monitoring and evaluating purchasing and costing information systems, suggesting improvements where appropriate Creating and managing Bi...