Cost Accountant - 6 Month FTC

24 October 20252025-10-24
Mansfield, East Midlands / Lincolnshire

We are supporting a global manufacturing business in North Nottingham to recruit a Cost Accountant. You will report to the UK Finance Director and be responsible for delivering accurate cost analysis and insights that drive operational performance.

Cost Accountant - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract - £50-60k, day rate may be considered. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyse and report on manufacturing costs, variances, and margins.

  • Maintain and improve standard costing and inventory valuation.

  • Partner with operations to identify cost-saving opportunities.

  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and month-end processes

About You

  • Qualified/part-qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) or QBE

  • Extensive experience in manufacturing cost accounting.

  • Strong systems experience

  • Commercially minded and confident working cross-functionally.

We are looking for someone available to start a new assignment in the next 3 weeks ideally.