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Interim Cost AccountantGleeson Recruitment Group • Barnsley, South Yorkshire, UK
Interim Cost Accountant

Interim Cost Accountant

Gleeson Recruitment Group • Barnsley, South Yorkshire, UK
24 days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

Interim Cost AccountantLocation: Barnsley (5 days on-site with potential flex in future )Length: 3 - 6 months

Day Rate: £300-£350 per day (Inside IR35)

Gleeson are delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Interim Cost Accountant to join a growing manufacturing Group with sites in the Barnsley area. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who can quickly add value by providing meaningful costing analysis and helping the business gain a clearer understanding of its manufacturing costs.

Key Responsibilities of Interim Cost Accountant

  • Analyse and report on the cost of manufacturing across the site from scratch.
  • Review and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), ensuring accuracy and integrity.
  • Perform detailed material cost analysis to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
  • Produce and investigate manufacturing variances, providing clear explanations and recommendations.
  • Deliver margin analysis to support pricing and profitability decisions.
  • Partner with production and operational teams to improve cost control and reporting.
  • Support month-end processes relating to inventory and manufacturing costs.
  • Provide financial insight to help drive operational efficiencies.

About You

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or QBE with the right experience
  • Previous experience of leading cost accounting within a manufacturing environment is essential.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing accounting principles, standard costing and inventory.
  • Experience working with Bills of Materials (BOMs), material cost analysis, variance analysis and margin reporting.
  • Confident analysing complex financial data and presenting findings to stakeholders.
  • Strong Excel skills and experience using ERP systems is essential.

If you're an experienced manufacturing Cost Accountant looking for your next interim opportunity and can hit the ground running, we'd love to hear from you.

Shortlisting starts from 29 August.

For this role, please note:

  • Candidates must have full right to work in the UK without the need for any sponsorship.
  • Candidates must be based within a reasonable commuting distance of Barnsley to accommodate 5 days onsite initially - this is non-negotiable.
  • CVs clearly demonstrating a local base will be prioritised.

At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

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