Interim Cost Accountant

Interim Cost Accountant Location: Barnsley (5 days on-site with potential flex in future ) Length: 3 - 6 monthsDay Rate: 300- 350 per day (Inside IR35)Gleeson are delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Interim Cost Accountant to join a growing manufacturing Group with sites in the Barnsley area. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who can quickly add value by providing meaningful costing analysis and helping the business gain a clearer understanding of its manufacturing costs.Key Responsibilities of Interim Cost AccountantAnalyse and report on the cost of manufacturing across the site from scratch.Review and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), ensuring accuracy and integrity.Perform detailed material cost analysis to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.Produce and investigate manufacturing variances, providing clear explanations and recommendations.Deliver margin analysis to support pricing and profitability decisions.Partner with production and operational teams to improve cost control and reporting.Support month-end processes relating to inventory and manufacturing costs.Provide financial insight to help drive operational efficiencies.About YouQualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or QBE with the right experiencePrevious experience of leading cost accounting within a manufacturing environment is essential.Strong understanding of manufacturing accounting principles, standard costing and inventory.Experience working with ..... full job details .....