Costing Accountant | West Lothian | £50k - £75k

Meraki Talent is delighted to be supporting a well-established and growing manufacturing business in the appointment of a Management Accountant on a permanent basis paying up to £75k p.a.The CompanyOperating within a specialist manufacturing environment, our client has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation and diversification. Following continued growth and investment, the business is embarking on a significant systems and process improvement programme, creating an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused Management Accountant to join the finance team and make a tangible impact.The RoleReporting into Senior Management, this position offers a broad and varied remit with significant exposure to operational stakeholders across the business. A key focus of the role will be supporting the implementation of a new ERP system, taking ownership of the costing framework and helping develop robust processes that support commercial decision-making and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the implementation and development of the costing module within a new ERP systemDevelop and maintain accurate product costing methodologies across the businessAnalyse production costs, margins and inventory performance to support decision-makingPrepare monthly management accounts and associated financial reportingSupport budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processesProvide meaningful analysis and business performance insights to senior managementPartner with operational stakeholders across production, purchasing and supply chain functionsIdentify opportunities to improve financial controls, reporting and business processesSupport capital expenditure appraisals and investment decisionsContribute to wider finance and continuous improvement projectsWhy Apply?Salary £50k - £75k depending on experience and interviewClear progression path to Finance DirectorStable and successful manufacturing businessSignificant involvement in a major ERP implementation projectOpportunity to influence business performance and decision-makingBroad commercial role with strong operational exposureSupportive and collaborative cultureNon corporateRegular away daysStable teamCandidate ProfileQualified ACCA, CIMA, ICASPrevious management accounting experience within a manufacturing environmentStrong costing and cost accounting experienceExperience developing or enhancing costing processes and methodologiesExposure to ERP systems and finance system implementations would be highly advantageousStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent stakeholder management and communication abilitiesAbility to partner effectively with operational and non-finance teamsNext StepsIf interested in this opportunity, or indeed finance opportunities in general, please apply and reach out to Dylan McGinley at Meraki Talent.