Full job description

Robert Half are partnering with a well-established business in Southampton to recruit a Cost Accountant on a temporary-to-permanent basis.


This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys getting into the detail of costings while also working closely with stakeholders across the business.


This position will play a key part in ensuring accurate product costing and providing meaningful insight to support business decisions.
You’ll be working across both finance and operational teams, so strong communication skills are essential.

Key responsibilities

Management and maintenance of Bill of Materials (BOM)
Analysis of margins and cost bases to identify trends and opportunities
Production of regular cost reports and variance analysis
Supporting budgeting and forecasting with accurate cost data
Partnering with non-finance teams (e.g. operations, procurement) to improve understanding of costs
Driving improvements in costing processes and reporting accuracy



Previous experience in a Cost Accountant / Management Accountant role
Strong understanding of product costing, BOMs, and margin analysis
Confident working with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
Analytical, detail-oriented, and able to explain financial data clearly
Ideally available at short notice or immediately



Opportunity to move into a permanent role
Exposure to a collaborative and commercially focused environment
Immediate impact role within a supportive team




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