Assistant Accountant

Synergem Recruitment; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Hybrid working

Benefits package

Job summary

Synergem Recruitment in Bradford is looking for an ambitious Assistant Accountant in a hybrid role. The position offers exposure to standard costing, variance analysis and cost accounting within a manufacturing environment, with responsibilities across month-end close, inventory valuation and cost improvements.

The ideal candidate will have strong Excel and analytical skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to communicate with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Exposure to standard costing and variance analysis.
• Understanding cost accounting principles.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to communicate with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Proactive approach and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse standard costs and manufacturing variances across materials, labour and overheads.
• Support month-end close activities for manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with production teams to understand financial performance and drive improvements.
• Assist with inventory valuation and manufacturing cost accuracy.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Produce variance analysis and provide business insight.
• Partner with stakeholders on profitability improvements and cost optimisation.
• Support pricing, margin and profitability analysis.
• Prepare timely financial reports for internal and Group reporting.
• Ensure consistency of financial data across systems and reports.
• Assist with improvements to reporting processes, controls and tools.
• Work with the wider finance team to comply with policies.

Skills

Standard costing

Variance analysis

Cost accounting

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Education

Finance/Accounting degree (beneficial)

Job description

Bradford Up to £38,000 DOE + Study Support + Benefits

Hybrid Working

We are delighted to be working in partnership with a well-established business who are looking to appoint an ambitious Assistant Accountant into a varied and commercially focused finance role.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career finance professional with experience within a manufacturing environment who is looking to develop their skills across cost accounting, financial analysis and business partnering.

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring and analysing standard costs and manufacturing variances across materials, labour and overheads
• Supporting month-end close activities relating to manufacturing operations
• Working closely with production and operational teams to understand financial performance and identify areas for improvement
• Supporting inventory valuation and ensuring the accuracy of manufacturing costs
• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Producing detailed variance analysis and providing insight into business performance
• Partnering with operational and commercial stakeholders to support profitability improvements and cost optimisation initiatives
• Supporting pricing, margin and profitability analysis
• Producing accurate and timely financial reports for both internal and Group reporting purposes
• Ensuring the integrity and consistency of financial information across systems and reports
• Supporting improvements to financial reporting processes, controls and tools
• Working closely with the wider finance team to ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Supporting internal and external audit requirements

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Exposure to standard costing and variance analysis
• A good understanding of cost accounting principles
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• The confidence to communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• A proactive approach with a genuine desire to learn and develop

A degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline would be beneficial.

Professional qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA are not essential, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within finance. Study support may be available for candidates wishing to pursue a professional qualification.