Reed
Cost Accountant, Wetherby, £40-47K
This is a key position within the finance team, responsible for delivering high-quality financial reporting, analysis, and decision support to the Senior Leadership Team and site management. You will play a vital role in the month-end process, cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and maintaining strong internal controls, while acting as a trusted business partner across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts
- Provide clear financial analysis and insights to support business decision-making
- Support the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
- Promote strong cost control across the business
- Assist with inventory management, including coordinating stock counts, ensuring accurate valuation, and investigating discrepancies
- Support internal controls in line with Group policies and assist with audit and compliance requirements
- Partner with operational teams, offering financial guidance, challenge, and support to improve performance
- Identify and drive opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency
About You
Qualifications & Experience
- Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or CPA)
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment in a similar role
- Proven experience delivering monthly accounts to tight deadlines
- Advanced Excel skills with strong systems capability
Personal Attributes
- Highly motivated, proactive, and results-driven
- Confident in challenging processes and driving continuous improvement
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A collaborative, reliable team player with a professional approach
In return you will be offered
- Study support
- Work within a supportive and collaborative environment
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- Play a key role in driving business performance
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Parking
- Working hours 9-5pm
If this role sounds like the role for you or to find out more don’t waste any time in applying. This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to grow and develop in their role in a supportive working environment.
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