Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - 55,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: B71 West Bromwich Sandwell
- Date: 3 hours ago
Description:
We’re looking for a commercially minded Cost Accountant to support costing, margin analysis, inventory control and financial reporting. You’ll also play a key role in improving processes, maximising the use of Sage 200 and supporting the implementation of Lucanet for local and Group reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
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Maintain and develop standard costing models.
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Analyse manufacturing costs, product margins and variances.
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Review labour, material and overhead costs.
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Support stock reconciliations, valuations, counts and discrepancy investigations.
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Produce monthly cost reports, KPIs and profitability analysis.
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Assist with budgeting, forecasting and month‑end processes.
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Work closely with production, engineering, transport and purchasing teams.
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Drive process improvements and support system enhancements in Sage 200.
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Transfer data from Sage 200 into Lucanet and support Group reporting.
Skills & Experience
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Previous experience within the role or similar.
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Strong understanding of costing principles and inventory accounting.
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Advanced Excel skills.
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Experience with Sage 200 and Lucanet (including mapping ERP data to Group COA).
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Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
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Part‑qualified or fully qualified (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) desirable.
Personal Attributes:
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Commercially aware, proactive and solutions‑focused.
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Strong communication skills and confident challenging processes.
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Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Working hours:
* Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm
Interviews are to be held as soon as possible so please apply today for more information on the exciting opportunity