Company and Job Description: This FMCG manufacturing and distribution business operates in a high-volume, cost-sensitive environment where stock accuracy and operational discipline are critical. The Cost Accountant will play a key role in controlling stock, improving operational efficiencies, and supporting depot financial performance by working closely with site and sales leadership. Key Responsibilities: Manage full stock control and daily reconciliations Investigate variances and identify waste or cost-saving opportunities Analyse product and route-level costs and support cost-to-serve decisions Ensure accurate financial reporting through journals, reconciliations, and month-end close Support budgeting and forecasting at depot level Review expenses against budget and provide recommendations Ensure adherence to stock-related SOPs Work closely with operational teams and supervise depot admin staff Maintain strong financial and process controls Cost Accounting Degree or Diploma, or CIMA qualification 34 years experience in a cost accounting role Exposure to an FMCG environment Ability to work independently and engage multiple stakeholders Apply now! For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit:

Company and Job Description: This organisation operates in the FMCG manufacturing and distribution space, where margins are tight, volumes are high, and stock accuracy is non-negotiable. The Cost Accountant plays a critical role in managing stock control, improving operational efficiencies, and reducing losses by working closely with site leadership and operational teams. Key Responsibilities: Manage the full stock control function to minimise losses and variances Perform daily stock reconciliations and investigate discrepancies Analyse costs per product and maintain accurate cost accounting methods Identify waste, inefficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities Compile financial journals and monthly balance sheet reconciliations Ensure adherence to and continuous improvement of stock-related SOPs Support annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting at depot/site level Review route viability and cost-to-serve calculations with sales teams Perform cashbook reconciliations and month-end depot closures Analyse expenses and variances against budget with recommendations Maintain full financial reporting and depot balancing Supervise depot admin staff and oversee depot stock controls Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures at the depot Job Experience and Skills Required: Cost Accounting Degreea or CIMA qualification 34 years experience in a Cost Accountant role 24 years experience within an FMCG environment Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Apply now! For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: