Manufacturing Assistant Accountant

About Epta The Assistant Accountant will play a key role within the Finance team, supporting both manufacturing cost control and Food & Beverage business partnering activities. The role is designed as a development position for an early-career finance professional, combining factory cost analysis, financial reporting and commercial support. The objective is to ensure high-quality financial information, strong cost control and actionable insights to support operational and strategic decision-making. This exciting permanent role is located at our Bradford Office and offers hybrid working (3 days office/2 home) offering 37.5 hours between 07:30 and 17:30. Salary £35,000 Your Contribution (Job description) Responsibilities Factory Cost Control Monitor and analyse standard costs and variances (materials, labour, overheads) Support month-end close activities related to manufacturing operations Work closely with production and operations teams to understand and improve performance Maintain and validate costing data within SAP (Production and MM modules preferred) Support inventory valuation and cost accuracy Finance Business Partnering – Food & Beverage Support budgeting and forecasting processes Deliver variance analysis and performance insights and margin analysis Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders to drive Profitability improvement and Cost optimisation initiatives Reporting & Data Quality Produce accurate, timely, and consistent financial reports for internal and Group purposes Ensure integrity and consistency of financial data across systems and reports Support continuous improvement of reporting processes and tools Governance & Controls Work closely with the Finance Governance & Control function to ensure data accuracy and compliance Support internal and external audit processes Ensure adherence to financial controls, policies, and procedures Your Journey (qualifications & skills) You have a strong attention to details, proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop, adaptability, good analytical skills, and good team working approach. Additionally, you should bring: Approximately 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing on a cost-focused finance role Understanding of standard costing and variance analysis Working knowledge of SAP (Production and Material Management module preferred) Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline Professional certification (ACCA/CIMA) not required, however study support may be provided for candidates wishing to pursue qualification Don’t let a few unmet requirements chill your enthusiasm! If you’re excited about the role and believe you have the potential to excel, click “Apply” anyway. We love fresh energy and are eager to see what you bring to the table! Why work for Epta At Epta, we believe our employees are the driving force behind our success. That’s why we offer a thoughtful range of perks designed to inspire, support, and celebrate our team every step of the way. Join Epta in this role, where you’ll experience a great blend of technologies and a modern workplace culture. Epta offers the opportunity for training development-what will be your next skill? Epta offers a range of benefits from discounted shopping, cycle to work scheme, gym membership and more Our Story We at the Epta Group are a dynamic and growing international company, delivering cutting-edge commercial refrigeration solutions that impact everyday life—from ensuring fresh food in supermarkets to keeping the perfect chill in your favourite café. Our global network includes manufacturing facilities, sales entities and service organizations —all working together to provide sustainable and innovative solutions. We support customers in their green transition and support them as a fully integrated provider, from the layout of the store to the after-sales support. With over 8,000 employees, Epta fosters an environment of continuous development. We offer career growth, extensive training, and the opportunity to thrive in a company where every challenge is a chance to create value and inspire our people. Guided by our values, we are committed to professional excellence, sustainability, and innovation in every aspect of our work. Step into something fresh—apply to be part of Epta’s dynamic team!