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.