Role: Cost Accountant Location: Knutsford, Parkgate Industrial Estate (office based) Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, 08 00 We are looking for a commercially sharp, manufacturing-focused Cost Accountant to join our Finance team. This is a "boots-on-the-ground" role for a professional who thrives on the factory floor as much as in a spreadsheet. Your mission: protect and maximize Gross Margin (GM) through rigorous financial control and operational insight. About Us With over 45 years of valve technology innovations, Oliver Valves is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of high-quality valves and valve systems, serving industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, and other critical sectors. We have won recognised awards for Export, Manufacturing and Growth as well as the coveted Queens Award and more recently Kings Award for Industry. We re a profitable, privately owned, and fast-moving company looking for talented individuals to join our team and deliver our strategic objectives. What You ll Be Doing This is a hands-on position designed for a "doer" who will proactively identify and mitigate GM erosion. You will be the primary link between our production activities and our financial performance. You will take full ownership of the costs that impact our bottom line. Your focus will be: Margin Protection: Audit major projects to evaluate "Real GM vs. Budget" and proactively address cost leaks. Inventory and Sourcing: Manage surplus/obsolete stock and deve