Employment type: Permanent Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 Standard Hours: Flexible start / 40 hours per week Location: Bembridge, Isle of Wight We are seeking a fully or almost fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with strong experience in a manufacturing environment to support financial control, cost management, and operational performance across the business. This role plays a critical part in ensuring robust financial reporting, accurate costing, and informed decision-making within a complex aerospace manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Financial Control & Reporting Prepare monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis Support statutory reporting and audit requirements Ensure compliance with UK GAAP and internal financial controls Assist with year-end accounts and external audit coordination Manufacturing & Cost Accounting Maintain and review standard costing models Analyse production variances (labour, materials, overhead) Monitor WIP (Work in Progress) and inventory valuation Prepare revenue on a percentage basis, analysing and reviewing costs to complete Support bill of materials (BOM) costing and margin analysis Partner with operations to drive cost reduction initiatives Budgeting & Forecasting Lead annual budgeting process for manufacturing operations Prepare rolling forecasts and cashflow projections Provide financial insight to support production planning Operational & Commercial Support Business partner with production, supply chain, and engineering teams Support capital expenditure appraisal and investment cases Analyse pricing and profitability by programme / aircraft variant Improve financial processes and ERP system utilisation Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Fully or almost fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) Minimum 5 years’ cost accounting experience Proven experience in a manufacturing environment (ideally aerospace or engineering) Strong cost accounting and inventory management knowledge Experience working with ERP systems Advanced Excel skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilit Excellent stakeholder engagement skills Knowledge of project accounting Experience with standard costing systems Personal Attributes Detail-oriented with high levels of accuracy Commercially minded with operational awareness Proactive and solution-focused Able to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving manufacturing environme Benefits 36 annual leave days (inclusive of Bank and Public Holidays) Contributory pension scheme with a salary sacrifice option Private healthcare scheme Flu vaccination Dental and optical cover Employee Assistance Program Support with learning and professional development (courses and licenses) Health screening and therapies Digital GP Referral bonus