Manufacturing Accountant

Manufacturing Accountant

• Date: 15 May 2026
• Location:
  
  High Wycombe, GB
• Job Function:
  Business
• Business Unit:
  Nano Analysis

We are looking for a Manufacturing Accountant to join the Finance Team in High Wycombe.

This role will be responsible for the valuation of inventory, revenue, and cost of goods sold for the EM & NMR product lines. You will take ownership of P&L reporting through to Gross Margin, including inventory and warranty provisions.

You will provide meaningful financial insights to support decision‑making and act as a key finance business partner to the Operations team.

This is a hybrid role, with 3 days in the office. The working week is 37 hours, with flexibility to start between 07:30–09:30. We are based in High Wycombe, on the Cressex Business Park.

At Oxford Instruments we put our people at the heart of all we do. We live our values:
Inclusive, Innovative, Trusted, and Purposeful. As part of our team, you’ll benefit from development and mentorship opportunities, working in an environment that encourages authenticity, curiosity, and collaboration. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives are valued, innovation thrives, and people learn from each other.

• 12:30 Friday finishes
• BUPA private health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Group pension
• Cycle to work, tech and car schemes
• Give as you earn & share purchase options
• Retail discounts
• 25 days holiday

• Monthly review of labour recovery to ensure costs are accurately reflected in prime margin; provide insight to Production Managers to support effective labour management and correct production cell setup; review ledger postings to ensure accurate reporting of cost of sales.
• Support monthly close activities and contribute to the preparation of management accounts.
• Prepare monthly revenue analysis and produce weekly revenue forecasts.
• Ensure accuracy of inventory records for accounting purposes, including WIP reconciliations.
• Deliver monthly revenue and margin analysis versus prior year, budget, and forecast.

• Qualified or part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA) or open to qualified by experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making capability.
• Experience in a Manufacturing/Cost Accounting or Finance Analyst role (or similar).

Please note this is not an exhaustive list. A full role profile is available on request.

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