Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant, Wetherby, £40-47K

This is a key position within the finance team, responsible for delivering high-quality financial reporting, analysis, and decision support to the Senior Leadership Team and site management. You will play a vital role in the month-end process, cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and maintaining strong internal controls, while acting as a trusted business partner across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts
• Provide clear financial analysis and insights to support business decision-making
• Support the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
• Promote strong cost control across the business
• Assist with inventory management, including coordinating stock counts, ensuring accurate valuation, and investigating discrepancies
• Support internal controls in line with Group policies and assist with audit and compliance requirements
• Partner with operational teams, offering financial guidance, challenge, and support to improve performance
• Identify and drive opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency

About You

Qualifications & Experience

• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or CPA)
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment in a similar role
• Proven experience delivering monthly accounts to tight deadlines

• Advanced Excel skills with strong systems capability

Personal Attributes

• Highly motivated, proactive, and results-driven
• Confident in challenging processes and driving continuous improvement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A collaborative, reliable team player with a professional approach

In return you will be offered

• Study support
• Work within a supportive and collaborative environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Play a key role in driving business performance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Parking
• Working hours 9-5pm

If this role sounds like the role for you or to find out more don't waste any time in applying. This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to grow and develop in their role in a supportive working environment.