Assistant Cost Accountant

Are you looking for an Assistant Cost Accountant job where you can support a leading UK manufacturer by analysing product costings, improving accuracy, and contributing to commercial success? Do you live in the Hull area and want to work for a business that values its people, offers long-term career progression, in a role where you can continue to grow?

Would you like to work for a long-established family-run business with a strong industry reputation, low staff turnover, offering a supportive working environment?

We are proud to be recruiting for a highly respected manufacturer in Hull. Due to continued growth and investment in their product lines, they are now looking for a Assistant Cost Accountant to join their finance team and play a key role in product costing, margin control.

What the Assistant Cost Accountant job involves:

• Preparing and maintaining accurate costings for new and existing Model.
• Analysing raw material, labour, overhead, and logistics costs
• Maintaining and updating Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Monitoring product margins and highlighting any variances or anomalies
• Supporting new product development (NPD) by producing detailed cost breakdowns
• Identifying and proposing cost-saving opportunities across the product range
• Collaborating with internal teams including Design, Production, Purchasing, and Finance
• Ensuring accurate data input and reporting via ERP / MRP systems

Skills required:

• Experience in a costing s role within a manufacturing / Engineering environment or similar
• Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical skills
• Fully computer literate with Microsoft Excel
• Able to communicate clearly with stakeholders across all departments
• Experience using ERP or MRP systems is advantageous

Other Information:

• Monday to Friday (full-time, permanent) Early finish on a Friday.
• Free on-site parking
• Auto enrol pension scheme
• Long-term career prospects in a secure and growing business

This vacancy is being advertised through KD Recruitment Limited who are operating as an Employment Agency.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks, please assume you have not been shortlisted for this particular role.

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