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Cost AccountantOliver Valves • England, United Kingdom
Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant

Oliver Valves • England, United Kingdom
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Role: Cost Accountant Location: Knutsford, Parkgate Industrial Estate (office based) Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:00 We are seeking a commercially sharp, manufacturing-focused Cost Accountant to join our Finance team. This Cost Accountant role is ideal for someone who thrives on the factory floor as much as in a spreadsheet. As a Cost Accountant, your mission will be to protect and maximise Gross Margin (GM) through strong financial control and operational insight. About Us With over 45 years of innovation, Oliver Valves is a global leader in valve design and manufacturing. As a growing, profitable business, we are now looking to strengthen our team with an experienced Cost Accountant who can drive financial performance in a manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities As a hands-on Cost Accountant, you will act as the key link between production and finance: Margin Protection: Review projects to assess real GM vs budget Inventory Control: Manage surplus and obsolete stock to optimise cash flow Operational Auditing: Review labour, overtime, and rework accuracy in ERP (Syteline) Standard Costing: Maintain and roll up standard costs to ensure accurate reporting Stock Control: Lead cycle counts and resolve discrepancies Global Support: Provide analytical support to international operations What You’ll Bring Proven experience as a Cost Accountant in manufacturing Strong knowledge of WIP, standard costing, and variance analysis Confident challenger mindset with the ability to influence operations Advanced Excel and ERP/MRP systems experience (Syteline preferred) CIMA qualified (essential) What’s On Offer for the Cost Accountant Competitive salary (dependent on experience) 31 days holiday (including bank holidays) Medi-Cash plan, pension, and long service awards Opportunity to make a direct commercial impact Apply If you are an experienced Cost Accountant looking to make a difference in a fast-paced manufacturing business, we encourage you to apply with your CV and a short cover letter.
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