About Us Strain Measurement Devices Ltd is a dynamic and ambitious manufacturer of precision measurement instruments. We’re committed to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement in everything we do. We are now looking for a dedicated Cost Accountant to join our team — someone who will play a central role in shaping how we track, manage, and optimise costs across the business. The Role As our Cost Accountant, your main responsibility will be to develop and maintain a standard cost system that reflects our unique production processes and supports informed decision-making. On a day-to-day basis, you will: * Establish, update, and manage standard costs for materials, labour, and overheads based on actual production activities. * Compare actual costs vs standard costs, identify variances, and provide clear variance analysis and reporting. * Collaborate with procurement, production, and operations to identify cost-saving opportunities and suggest efficiencies. * Prepare regular cost reports to support management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making. * Provide month-end close support to the Financial Controller, including journal entries, reconciliations and management-accounting reports. * Assist with various accounting tasks in a small, busy accounts office — from purchase/sales ledger to bank reconciliations and general accounting support. * Maintain audit ...