Cost & Management Accountant
Kenton Black Limited
Posted 12 days ago, valid for a month
Lancaster, Lancashire LA1, England

£50,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- A manufacturing business in the Lancaster area is seeking a Cost & Management Accountant to support their finance and operations teams.
- The position offers a competitive starting salary plus a bonus, along with 33 days of annual leave including bank holidays.
- Candidates must have experience in a similar role within a manufacturing setting, with strong communication skills and advanced Excel capabilities.
- The role involves preparing management accounts, assisting with budgeting and forecasting, and analyzing production variances.
- This opportunity includes study support, a company pension, hybrid working options, and a dedicated mentor for skills development.
A manufacturing business in the Lancaster area are looking to appoint a new Cost & Management Accountant. This is a pivotal appointment which has been designed to support the finance and operations teams in driving the business forward and achieve ambitious growth plans.
Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer:
Competitive starting salary + bonus
33 days annual leave entitlement including bank holidays
Study support if required
Company pension
Hybrid working and flexibility on working hours
Free parking on site
A dedicated mentor to facilitate skills development
Your New Role as Cost & Management Accountant:
Reporting to the Finance Director, as Cost & Management Accountant duties will include:
Supporting with management accounts preparation
Assisting with budgeting and forecasting activities
Input into the development of the cost accounting and reporting systems
Analysis of production and spend variances
Reporting on profitability and reviewing product margins
Maintenance of the BOM register
Business partnering with various departments, to deliver meaningful financial insight and advice as required
Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply:
The successful candidate will be proven in a similar role and must have experience within a manufacturing setting. Strong communication skills are imperative with the ability to form and maintain strong working relationships with a variety of internal stakeholders. Advanced Excel skills are also required with proven ability to implement system and process improvements where required.
This vacancy is being handled by Rachel Holland at Kenton Black Finance.
Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.