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Site/Cost Accountant - Food Manufacturing

Site/Cost Accountant - Food Manufacturing

Candidate Source Ltd

Posted 8 days ago, valid for 5 days

Warrington, Cheshire WA12DS, England

£60,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

A growing food manufacturing group is seeking a Site/Cost Accountant with strong commercial acumen.
The position offers a salary of up to £60,000 per annum along with a comprehensive benefits package.
This hands-on role requires regular onsite presence across two UK manufacturing sites and focuses on delivering financial insights on the shop floor.
Candidates should be qualified or finalist accountants (CIMA/ACCA) with significant manufacturing experience and proven skills in cost accounting and variance analysis.
Strong Excel skills and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems are essential, along with the ability to influence non-finance teams in a fast-paced environment.

A growing, multi-site food manufacturing group is looking for an experience and commercially minded Site/Cost Accountant. Along with a salary of up to £60,000 per annum, you will also receive a strong benefits package and the opportunity to make a visible impact in a growing, forward-thinking business. This is a hands-on, factory-facing finance role focused on delivering real insight where it matters most, on the shop floor. This role is fully onsite, requiring a regular presence across the two UK manufacturing sites. It’s ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and enjoys building strong relationships with operational teams. What you’ll be doing as Site/Cost Accountant:

Taking full ownership of site-level finance across two UK locations.
Delivering accurate costings, variance analysis (labour, materials, overheads), and margin reporting.
Partnering with site leadership and operations to drive financial accountability.
Overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking at site level.
Managing stock valuation, BOM integrity, WIP and inventory reconciliations.
Supporting capital project costing and post-investment reviews.

What we’re looking for in a Site/Cost Accountant:

A qualified or finalist accountant (CIMA / ACCA) with strong manufacturing experience.
Proven track record in cost accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis.
Comfortable operating on the factory floor and influencing non-finance teams.
Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Sage, Dynamics, etc.).
Proactive, detail-oriented, and confident working independently across sites.

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