Michael Page are recruiting for an exciting Cost Accountant role based in Bolton. This role is working for a large manufacturing business who are seeking an ambitious Cost Accountant to join their existing team. This role will play a key part in the monthly management accounts, bill of materials and stock & costing processes. Client Details Our client is a well established manufacturing business with a fantastic culture centred around its people. If you are looking for a business that offers a friendly yet rewarding working environment in addition to study support then this is the business for you. Description Cost Accountant duties include: o Assistance with the generation of the monthly management accounts & commentary o Assistance with the generation of the monthly rolling forecast & commentary o Review & analysis of the accounts & forecast to understand key variances and opportunities for improvement o Review & control of the Bill of Material ("BOM") costings of our sophisticated products o Review of stock & costing processes & identification of possible savings & efficiencies o Interaction with other key departments within the business o Other ad hoc projects Profile The successful candidate will: o Be part qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA or qualified by experience o Have a proven track record in a similar role o Experience within manufacturing would be beneficial o Be an excellent written and verbal communicator o Be proficient in MS Office, particularly MS Excel Job Offer A salary up to £45,000, hybrid working, study support, pension, on site parking, 25 days holiday & more