66 Cost Accountant jobs in the United Kingdom
Cost Accountant
Posted 15 days ago
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Job Title: Cost Accountant
Location: Near Attleborough
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: c£50,000
We're working with a forward-thinking engineering and technology business based near Attleborough that is looking to appoint a Cost Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-growth organisation.
As the business moves through a period of rapid scale-up and ERP implementation, the role will be key in delivering clear financial insight, driving margin improvements, and enhancing cost control processes. This position offers regular exposure to senior leadership and collaboration across engineering, sales, and operations teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse and report on project, production, material, labour, and overhead costs
- Perform margin and profitability analysis across products and projects
- Support revenue recognition and compliance with reporting standards
- Manage and reconcile inventory, providing insight and resolving discrepancies
- Develop and maintain accurate product costing models
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities, identifying cost-saving opportunities
- Collaborate cross-functionally to gather data and support decision-making
- Support R&D finance activities, including grant claims and intangible asset reporting
- Play a key role in ERP implementation, data integrity, and process improvement
What We're Looking For
- Qualified or QBE Accountant with solid cost accounting experience
- Background in manufacturing, engineering, or R&D environments
- Strong analytical skills and an eye for detail
- Confident communicator able to work across functions
- Experience working with ERP systems and data migration
Why Apply?
- Work in a purpose-driven company contributing to a zero-emission future
- High visibility role with direct access to senior leadership
- Fast-paced, hands-on environment with the opportunity to shape processes
- A collaborative culture that values continuous improvement and innovation
If you're a cost-focused finance professional ready to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now by sending your CV to (url removed) or get in touch for a confidential chat on (phone number removed).
Cost Accountant
Posted 1 day ago
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Job Title: Cost Accountant
Location: Near Attleborough
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: c£50,000
We're working with a forward-thinking engineering and technology business based near Attleborough that is looking to appoint a Cost Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-growth organisation.
As the business moves through a period of rapid scale-up and ERP implementation, the role will be key in delivering clear financial insight, driving margin improvements, and enhancing cost control processes. This position offers regular exposure to senior leadership and collaboration across engineering, sales, and operations teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse and report on project, production, material, labour, and overhead costs
- Perform margin and profitability analysis across products and projects
- Support revenue recognition and compliance with reporting standards
- Manage and reconcile inventory, providing insight and resolving discrepancies
- Develop and maintain accurate product costing models
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities, identifying cost-saving opportunities
- Collaborate cross-functionally to gather data and support decision-making
- Support R&D finance activities, including grant claims and intangible asset reporting
- Play a key role in ERP implementation, data integrity, and process improvement
What We're Looking For
- Qualified or QBE Accountant with solid cost accounting experience
- Background in manufacturing, engineering, or R&D environments
- Strong analytical skills and an eye for detail
- Confident communicator able to work across functions
- Experience working with ERP systems and data migration
Why Apply?
- Work in a purpose-driven company contributing to a zero-emission future
- High visibility role with direct access to senior leadership
- Fast-paced, hands-on environment with the opportunity to shape processes
- A collaborative culture that values continuous improvement and innovation
If you're a cost-focused finance professional ready to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now by sending your CV to (url removed) or get in touch for a confidential chat on (phone number removed).
Cost Accountant
Posted 3 days ago
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Our client, a globally renowned leader in the manufacturing sector, is seeking to appoint a Cost Accountant to join their dynamic finance team at their Dumfries site. This pivotal role will report directly to the UK Financial Controller and will play a crucial part in driving financial insight and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, d.
Assistant Cost Accountant
Posted 8 days ago
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Management Accountant to join a global leader in their field. This organisation supports some of the most critical advancements in technology.
What will the Management Accountant role involve?-
Working closely with managers based locally and nationally
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Ensuring accurate general ledger entries
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Maintaining financial data integrity
- Driving improvements in systems and processes, particularly around automation
- Variance Analysis
- Completing reconciliations and assisting with compliance and internal controls reviews
- Mentoring junior members of the team
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ACCA/CIMA part-qualified or fully qualified
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Manufacturing experience would be advantageous
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Adept at working with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP
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Strong Excel skills and capable of interpreting and analysing complex data
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Health insurance
- Sick pay
- Free parking
- 25 days holiday + BH
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Strong career development pathways within a high-growth, purpose-driven business
CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.
Assistant Cost Accountant
Posted 9 days ago
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Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Management Accountant to join a global leader in their field. This organisation supports some of the most critical advancements in technology.
What will the Management Accountant role involve?-
Working closely with managers based locally and nationally
-
Ensuring accurate general ledger entries
-
Maintaining financial data integrity
- Driving improvements in systems and processes, particularly around automation
- Variance Analysis
- Completing reconciliations and assisting with compliance and internal controls reviews
- Mentoring junior members of the team
-
ACCA/CIMA part-qualified or fully qualified
-
Manufacturing experience would be advantageous
-
Adept at working with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP
-
Strong Excel skills and capable of interpreting and analysing complex data
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Health insurance
- Sick pay
- Free parking
- 25 days holiday + BH
-
Strong career development pathways within a high-growth, purpose-driven business
CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.
Assistant Cost Accountant
Posted 1 day ago
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Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Management Accountant to join a global leader in their field. This organisation supports some of the most critical advancements in technology.
What will the Management Accountant role involve?-
Working closely with managers based locally and nationally
-
Ensuring accurate general ledger entries
-
Maintaining financial data integrity
- Driving improvements in systems and processes, particularly around automation
- Variance Analysis
- Completing reconciliations and assisting with compliance and internal controls reviews
- Mentoring junior members of the team
-
ACCA/CIMA part-qualified or fully qualified
-
Manufacturing experience would be advantageous
-
Adept at working with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP
-
Strong Excel skills and capable of interpreting and analysing complex data
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Health insurance
- Sick pay
- Free parking
- 25 days holiday + BH
-
Strong career development pathways within a high-growth, purpose-driven business
CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.
Assistant Cost Accountant
Posted 1 day ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Management Accountant to join a global leader in their field. This organisation supports some of the most critical advancements in technology.
What will the Management Accountant role involve?-
Working closely with managers based locally and nationally
-
Ensuring accurate general ledger entries
-
Maintaining financial data integrity
- Driving improvements in systems and processes, particularly around automation
- Variance Analysis
- Completing reconciliations and assisting with compliance and internal controls reviews
- Mentoring junior members of the team
-
ACCA/CIMA part-qualified or fully qualified
-
Manufacturing experience would be advantageous
-
Adept at working with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP
-
Strong Excel skills and capable of interpreting and analysing complex data
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Health insurance
- Sick pay
- Free parking
- 25 days holiday + BH
-
Strong career development pathways within a high-growth, purpose-driven business
CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.
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Assistant Cost Accountant
Posted 16 days ago
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Our products serve a wide range of markets, so if your interests lie along the spectrum of Life Sciences to Industrial, you'll find a rewarding role here. For the exponentially curious, Pall is a place you can thrive and amplify your impact on the world.
Pall is proud to work alongside a community of Danaher companies. Together, we're pioneering the future of filtration, separation and purification.
Looking to improve your career within this fast-paced environment? This could be the ideal next opportunity for you with phenomenal opportunities and benefits.
We are recruiting an Assistant Cost Accountant to join our Finance team in Portsmouth. You will report into the BU Finance Manager and be responsible for performing standardised SAP CO transactions.
As Assistant Cost Accountant, you will have the following responsibilities;
+ Standard cost planning as part of the annual AOP and new part number creation. Interaction with plant representatives in understanding BOM and routing changes
+ Production order (PDO), Project Systems (PS) and Sales Order process including the review of WIP and settlement of completed production orders.
+ Review of audit logs and financial output to ensure completeness and accuracy.
+ Completion of standard One Stream forms including inter-company profit, Headcount and Balance sheets.
+ Monitoring AUC (Asset Under Construction).
+ Cost centre spend review vs AOP and reporting key variances to plant cost centre owners.
+ Completion of daily/weekly plant flash reports to show actual vs forecast performance vs key important metrics and financial performance.
+ Completion of month end related activities within relevant deadlines.
+ Build monthly spread templates and send to plant partners for forecast data.
+ Drive standardisation across the BUs
+ Perform adhoc analytics as requested by CO COE Finance Manager in support of the plant partners
+ Actively support and promote continuous improvement using the Danaher Business Systems Tools.
The successful candidate will have the following:
+ Intermediate use of Excel, including pivot tables and Lookups.
+ Strong analytical skills and high level of attention to detail.
+ Able to create standardised instructions.
+ Able to get to root cause and participate in applying corrective action.
+ Knowledge of SAP preferred particularly in FI and CO functionality.
+ Intermediate or advance level of study in professional accounting qualifications
+ Great interpersonal skills applicable across cultural and regional boundaries!
Study support is included in this role for those who are part qualified. Pall has accredited status for CIMA and ACCA
Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
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Financial Analysis Analyst
Posted 3 days ago
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+ Assist with the quarterly forecasting cycle and monthly reporting for Opex with the view to take full ownership of the month end reporting
+ Work with the financial analysis advisor to Provide financial reporting and analytics for business partners to ensure cost effectiveness of the organisation.
+ Support the monthly close process ensuring all journals are booked
+ Prepare and process the payroll journal including analysis relating to all FTE
+ Analysis of actual results and forecasted outlook, working closely with the Financial Analysis Advisor to provide commentary on any monthly/year to date variances.
+ Prepare quarterly bonus schedules
+ Assist STAT team with analysis on any opex movements
+ Complete monthly currency reports
+ Full ownership of GHB Madrid forecasting cycles
+ Prepare and issue monthly expense reports to SLT team to ensure they have visibility of actual vs Forecast.
+ Support Functional Owners by evaluating financial results to determine improvements needed to meet ultimate objectives within budget
+ Develop and administer risk management processes and other department process enhancements to improve the efficiency of the close process and reporting effectiveness.
+ Collaborate with regional controllers to ensure accuracy of business allocations
+ Contribute to enhance the quarterly forecasting of expenses and allocations with a view to improving the quality of forecasting and reporting of actuals.
+ Use of data systems (TM1 and Alteryx) to provide process improvement through automation and enhance reporting packs to enable effective decision making.
Responsibilities
+ Assist with budgeting, forecasting and reporting for GHB Europe business.
+ Critically review, evaluate and challenge the integrity of the functional area plans for the GHB business
+ Assist with the monthly financial close process working closely with the financial analysis advisor to ensure accuracy
+ Support the FP&A Team in meeting team objectives.
+ Work closely with the team and business partners to ensure full transparency of results and provide sound advice to aid decision making.
+ Assist with Implementing policies and procedures to ensure proper business risk controls are in place.
+ Support the GHB Financial Analysis Advisor with project work and ad-hoc reporting requests.
Qualifications
+ Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
+ Relevant Accountancy Qualification
+ Two or more years of financial analysis or related experience
+ Expense control experience preferred
Key Skills/Competencies
+ Core financial analysis skills
+ Ability to communicate on multiple levels
+ Strong influencing skills
+ Proficient use of Microsoft suite products, including Excel
+ Interpersonal Savvy
+ Organisational Agility
+ Priority Setting
+ Problem Solving
+ Use of TM1 and Alteryx systems or similar preferred but not essential
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Financial Analysis Manager
Posted 24 days ago
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We are looking for a talented Financial Analysis Manager to join our team specializing in Finance and Costing for Cummins in Daventry, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom.
**In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:**
+ Lead the Costing and PFR team, setting clear goals and expectations for deliverables, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
+ Drive the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) submission and quarterly forecasts for key financial areas such as volumes, standard hours, managed expenses, purchase variances, inventory, variance analysis, and bridge preparation.
+ Conduct variance analysis for actuals vs. AOP/forecasts, including headcount, project expenses, wave savings, purchase variances, and inventory, providing financial insights and support to various stakeholders.
+ Oversee the annual standard cost-setting exercise, preparing detailed analyses of material cost and overhead changes to ensure accurate and well-supported standard cost updates.
+ Lead the Annual Physical Verification Exercise as the primary finance contact, managing planning, execution, and variance analysis to ensure high accuracy and compliance.
+ Support the financial closing process by ensuring accuracy in inventory valuation (including excess & obsolete stock), material cost reporting, and substantiation of high-quality balance sheet reconciliations.
+ Review and adjust tax forecasts, balance sheets, and cash flow hedge reports, ensuring alignment with changing financial forecasts and business strategies.
+ Coach and develop PFR & Inventory team members, fostering their professional growth, building technical capabilities, and creating a clear succession roadmap.
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
**To be successful in this role you will need the following:**
+ Strong collaboration skills - Builds partnerships and works effectively with stakeholders to align financial performance with business goals.
+ Effective communication - Delivers clear, tailored financial insights to different audiences, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.
+ Results-driven leadership - Provides direction, delegates tasks, and removes obstacles to achieve financial targets and business objectives.
+ Analytical and problem-solving expertise - Interprets complex financial data, identifies trends, and evaluates risks and opportunities to drive business improvements.
+ Strategic financial planning - Utilizes forecasting, variance analysis, and performance metrics to guide decision-making and align with organizational strategies.
+ Process optimization and adaptability - Continuously improves financial reporting and operational processes while effectively managing ambiguity and complexity.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education/ Experience:**
+ College, university, or equivalent degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required.
+ Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Chartered Accountant or similar certification required.
+ Experience using Oracle systems/tools would be beneficial.
+ Supervisory experience required.
**Job** Finance
**Organization** Cummins Inc.
**Role Category** Hybrid
**Job Type** Exempt - Experienced
**ReqID** 2410803
**Relocation Package** No