Cost Accountant - Regional

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to join a growing manufacturing business in the South West. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will maintain standard cost accounting processes, analyse variances and provide insights that drive profitability and operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and enhance standard cost accounting systems and procedures.
• Establish and regularly review standard costs for all products.
• Analyse actual versus standard costs, investigate variances and identify trends.
• Collaborate with production and operations teams to apply costing principles.
• Support the implementation of cost accounting policies and stock valuation processes.
• Prepare and present cost analysis reports and recommendations to senior management.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning as required.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, or part‑qualified with relevant experience.
• Proven experience in management accounting within manufacturing or a similar operational environment.
• Strong expertise in standard costing, product costing and variance analysis.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
• ERP systems such as SAP, Sage or Microsoft Access.