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

Company: Meraki Talent
Apply for the Costing Accountant | West Lothian | £50k – £75k
Location: Scotland
Job Description:

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 Company

Operating 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 Role

Reporting 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 system
  • Develop and maintain accurate product costing methodologies across the business
  • Analyse production costs, margins and inventory performance to support decision-making
  • Prepare monthly management accounts and associated financial reporting
  • Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes
  • Provide meaningful analysis and business performance insights to senior management
  • Partner with operational stakeholders across production, purchasing and supply chain functions
  • Identify opportunities to improve financial controls, reporting and business processes
  • Support capital expenditure appraisals and investment decisions
  • Contribute to wider finance and continuous improvement projects

Why Apply?

  • Salary £50k – £75k depending on experience and interview
  • Clear progression path to Finance Director
  • Stable and successful manufacturing business
  • Significant involvement in a major ERP implementation project
  • Opportunity to influence business performance and decision-making
  • Broad commercial role with strong operational exposure
  • Supportive and collaborative culture
  • Non corporate
  • Regular away days
  • Stable team

Candidate Profile

  • Qualified ACCA, CIMA, ICAS
  • Previous management accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
  • Strong costing and cost accounting experience
  • Experience developing or enhancing costing processes and methodologies
  • Exposure to ERP systems and finance system implementations would be highly advantageous
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities
  • Ability to partner effectively with operational and non-finance teams

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Posted: November 2nd, 2026