Cost Accountant

Were looking for a General Cost Accountant to join a high-performance team in a fast-paced, heavy-industry operation. This role is ideal for someone with strong costing experience who thrives in environments where accuracy, speed, and operational insight matter. Youll take ownership of costing, inventory controls, vehicle maintenance costing, and insurance claims while supporting the finance function with VAT and ERP-driven reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Costing & Analysis: Apply costing principles to support operational and financial decision-making
• Fleet & Maintenance Costing: Manage vehicle maintenance costing and insurance claim processing
• Inventory Management: Oversee and improve stock controls, accuracy, and valuation
• VAT & Compliance: Ensure accurate VAT application and adherence to financial standards
• Systems Oversight: Work extensively on ERP systems (Syspro preferred) to strengthen financial processes

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• Qualification: Degree in Cost Accounting or related field
• Experience: 35 years in a fleet-intensive or heavy-industry environment
• Technical Skills: Strong costing, VAT, insurance claims, and inventory management background
• Systems: Solid ERP exposure (Syspro advantageous)
• Personality: Detail-driven, analytical, and able to function effectively in a high-activity environment

If youre ready to put your costing expertise to work where it counts, lets start the conversation