Cost Accountant

The role of Cost Accountant involves managing cost analysis and financial reporting to support business decision. Based in Winsford, this position offers a permanent opportunity to showcase and develop expertise in accounting and finance.Client DetailsThis is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established organisation. As a medium-sized company, they are committed to fostering a supportive environment where employees can make a meaningful impact.DescriptionMaintaining and developing standard costing models across materials, labour, and overheadsProducing accurate product costing and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) analysisDelivering detailed monthly variance analysis, including price, usage, labour, and overhead variancesInvestigating variances and working with operational teams to implement corrective actionsManaging inventory valuation for raw materials, WIP, and finished goodsSupporting stock counts, reconciliations, and identifying obsolete or slow-moving stockPartnering with production and operations teams to improve efficiency, utilisation, waste reduction, and cost controlAnalysing product and customer profitability, highlighting margin improvement opportunitiesSupporting pricing decisions with accurate costing informationMaintaining costing data within ERP systems and driving process improvementsProducing management reports covering cost performance, inventory movements, and manufacturing KPIsSupporting internal controls, compliance requirements, and audit ..... full job details .....