Assistant Accountant - Wythenshawe

Page Personnel; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business is seeking an Assistant Accountant in Wythenshawe. In this role, you will prepare product cost analysis, drive analytics, and identify cost-saving opportunities. The position offers up to £35,000 in salary, along with career progression and benefits.

Benefits

Genuine career progression opportunities

Study support

Free on-site parking

Holiday allowance

Company pension scheme

Work social events

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting practices related to costing.
• Ability to commute to Hull office (ideally 2 days per week).
• Commitment to drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly product cost analysis.
• Conducting cost analysis to improve margin performance.
• Leading ad hoc projects for sourcing optimisation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

CIMA/ACCA part-qualified or qualified by experience

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Client:

Page Personnel

Location:

Wythenshawe, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

07.07.2025

Expiry Date:

21.08.2025

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Job Description:

• Assistant Accountant - Wythenshawe
• Well established business, specialists in their field

About Our Client

Michael Page are working with a well-established business going through a period of growth. As Assistant Accountant you will report directly into the Finance Director. As the group continues to expand there will be genuine opportunities for long term progression and professional development.

Job Description

Responsibilities include:

• Preparation of monthly product cost analysis for use in determining cost of sales and inventoriable cost.
• Driving analytics and processes to evaluate product cost.
• Identifying cost reductions, and tracking to realisation seasonally, annually, and for strategic plans.
• Conducting cost analysis to improve margin performance and deliver measurable results.
• Complete analysis on operations specific aspects of the finance operating cycle (Cost of Sales, Other Cost of Sales, and Inventory) and other manufacturing topics
• Lead and contribute to ad hoc projects to drive sourcing optimisation with measurable outcomes.
• Assists in developing the company's annual plans.
• Work closely with regional finance teams to design and implement best practices to streamline processes and provide data-driven insights to business leaders.
• Analyse and identify opportunities for cost savings and process optimisation across the business.
• Other ad hoc projects as assigned

The Successful Applicant

The candidate will have:

• Knowledge of accounting practices related to costing
• Ability to reliably to commute to Hull office (ideally 2 days per week)
• CIMA/ACCA part-qualified or qualified by experience - Desirable
• Excellent analytical and communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal skills with high attention to detail
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work towards deadlines
• Commitment to continuously drive process improvements

What's on Offer

This role will offer a salary up to £35,000 depending on experience plus a benefits package including genuine career progression opportunities, study support, free on-site parking, holiday allowance, company pension scheme, work social events + more!