Production Accountant

Production Accountant East Kent Up to £60K We are partnering exclusively with our client, a well-established and growing international manufacturing business, to recruit a Production Accountant. This role will sit within a smaller but highly impactful finance team and offers excellent exposure to operations, senior stakeholders, and corporate reporting as the business continues to scale.This is a commercially focused production accounting role, supporting manufacturing performance through robust cost control, inventory management, and financial insight.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and deliver accurate, timely production cost reporting with meaningful variance analysis and supporting commentary.Responsible for the preparation, maintenance, and annual review of standard costing and absorption models.Work closely with Operations to ensure production hours, labour efficiency, and overhead absorption rates are realistic and compliant with group finance policies.Monitor and analyse manufacturing variances including price, usage, efficiency, and under/over-absorption, making recommendations where appropriate.Manage inventory accounting, ensuring raw materials, WIP and finished goods are accurately valued and reconciled to the general ledger.Lead and support physical stock reconciliation processes, investigating and resolving discrepancies.Manage EandO and other inventory provisions, including quarterly reviews and supporting evidence.Partner with Purchasing to review standard material ..... full job details .....