Cost Accountant

LOCATION:

Hingham, Norfolk (NR9) – Office based role
DEPARTMENT:
Finance
SALARY:
Competitive

HOURS:

Full time/permanent - 37 hours per week (Mon – Thurs: 8hrs/ Fri: 5 hrs – finish early) About the role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of cost accounting processes across our high-performance manufacturing operation. You will look to ensure accurate tracking of production costs and variances delivering valuable insights to drive decisions, and help us maintain competitive advantage through precision cost control.

• Conduct cost analysis & accurate reporting, tracking and analysing direct and indirect costs. Reporting will also look to provide cost variances and recommendations on cost-saving strategies.
• Maintain standard costs for materials, labour, and overheads.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory balances, performing month-end and year-end inventory adjustments.
• Monitor KPIs (e.g., material usage, scrap, downtime) collaborating with production teams to optimize efficiency.
• Collaborate with supply chain, production, and engineering teams, assisting in and providing input in pricing decisions, quoting, profitability analysis.

To help Mirus continue our journey of growth, the Cost Accountant has experience in tracking, analysing, and controlling costs within an organization—particularly in manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:

• Experience in a similar cost or management accounting role within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Microsoft Navision Business Central, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Strong knowledge of standard costing, BOMs, and variance analysis
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills

Certifications

• CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent
• Aerospace, automotive, or experience in a highly regulated manufacturing/engineering environment.

Personal skills / attributes:

• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Communication Skills
• Integrity and Ethics
• Resilience
• Proactive Nature

Be eligible to work in the UK, comfortable commuting or being based in Hingham, Norfolk and work flexible hours required.

Founded in 2015, Mirus Aircraft Seating Ltd has grown rapidly to become a leading aircraft seating OEM, with operations in the UK, Malaysia and China. We seek excellence at every step, from conception to delivery and beyond.

“Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way, by those who dare to challenge the accepted norm.”

We believe form, function, innovation, sustainability, and the best possible passenger experience are all mutual cornerstones of success when putting pen to paper on a new design and delivering to our airline customers.

Along with our proven record of delivering large and small scale OEM and airline retrofit programs to some of the biggest names in the industry, we are committed to bringing the highest quality seating and unparalleled service to our customers.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• Enhanced company pension. Up to 8% contribution (4% employee/ 4% employer)
• 25 days annual leave with an additional day off on your birthday, plus bank holidays
• Option to buy one week’s additional annual leave each year
• Agile working. Flexible start and finish
• Early finish on a Friday
• Full company Christmas shut down
• Training and development
• Generous family friendly benefits
• Simply Health (covers opticians, dental and GP)

At Mirus, we’re committed to creating a welcoming environment for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments during your interview process, please let us know.