Job Description
Our client is a growing well known brand who seek to hire an Inventory Accountant, the company owns c£150m inventory around the UK. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Inventory Accountant will play a key role in reporting and control in respect of inventory and will suit a progressive individual looking to work in a fast paced environment.
Responsibilities include:
* Accounting and maintaining accurate and up to date records relating to vehicle inventory, including preparation and posting of month-end journals
* Ensuring that purchases of inventory from multiple sources are recorded accurately
* Inventory and other related balance sheet reconciliations
* Supporting colleagues in other parts of the business, including the Inventory Operations and Customer Experience teams, with processes which cross between inventory and finance, and in developing financial controls and processes for new transaction types
* Supporting operational teams in planning and preparing for stock counts performed during the year and as part of the year end process
* Quarterly attendance of operational site inventory counts to ensure that: correct processes are followed; records are properly maintained; reconciliations are performed and documented correctly; and any adjustments reflected in the general ledger
* Supporting the year-end external audit process
* Identifying and implementing improvement in processes and controls
A salary of £55,000-£65,000 is on offer plus 10/15% bonus plus benefits.