Commercial Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant
Llay, Wrexham (Occoasional UK Travel Required)
Finance | Manufacturing
Full-time | Permanent ( Hybrid)

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturing business for an experienced Cost Accountant to join their Finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded accountant who enjoys working closely with operations and making a real impact on business performance.

Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you’ll be a key finance contact for three operational sites, supporting job costing, stock reporting, fixed assets, and overhead allocation. While the role is based in Llay, there will be regular travel to other UK company sites.

Cost Accountant

Job Description

Build and maintain product standard costs within SAP
Monitor actual vs standard costs, investigating and reporting variances
Prepare weekly and monthly product profitability reports
Optimise cost accounting processes including job costing and margin analysis
Assist with machine hourly rate calculations
Manage the capex process and fixed asset register
Support monthly management accounts preparation
Prepare and monitor stock provisions
Lead and support stock takes, perpetual counts, and variance investigations
Prepare year-end audit schedules
Support budgeting and forecasting activities
Drive process improvements across data, controls, and reporting
Work closely with production and IT teams across multiple sites
Cost Accountant
Essential Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Proven experience in a multi-site manufacturing environment
Strong costing and management accounting background
CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
3–4 years’ experience in a Cost Accountant role
SAP experience
A proactive mindset with a focus on process improvement