Assistant Stock Accountant
Join Screwfix. Fixed Term Contract / Secondment until March 31, 2026.
Overview
Work in a fast‑growing retailer. Reporting to the Stock Accountant, you’ll safeguard stock, manage month‑end and ongoing processes, support group submissions, audits, forecasting, and drive continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure strong internal controls are followed to safeguard stock whilst maintaining operational efficiency.
* Process month‑end and BAU stock team processes to ensure accurate accounting entries reflecting stock value.
* Interface with commercial and operational teams at Head Office and across DC & Store Network to embed stock management processes.
* Provide necessary information to support the Stock Accountant in understanding stock movements.
* Support stock provisioning and adjustments, ensuring accurate calculation and reporting aligned with Kingfisher group accounting policies.
* Ensure group submissions are delivered accurately and on time with supporting information.
* Support audit requirements.
* Update forecasting and budgeting comparatives, providing timely information.
* Prepare balance sheet reconciliations with adequate commentary.
* Suggest improvements in systems/processes.
* Deliver Stock Team responsibilities and collaborate company‑wide to enhance outputs.
Required Skills & Experience
* Prior experience in a stock environment preferred but not essential.
* Prioritise workload, manage procedures, effective time management under pressure.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, collaborative, self‑motivated.
* Flexible, adaptable, detail‑oriented.
* Accounting qualification or working towards one.
* Experience with stock reporting preferred.
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; manage volume data efficiently.
* Experience of CODA GL and Oracle BI an advantage.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Accounting, Auditing and Finance
Industries
Retail
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Health & Wellbeing
Employee assistant programme, wellness resources, discounted health plans and gym memberships.
Financial Wellbeing
Flexible pay, savings, coaching through Wagestream, up to 14% employer pension contributions, up to 4x salary life cover.
Everyday Perks
20% staff discount at Screwfix and B&Q, discounts via Hapi app, Cycle to Work scheme.
Opportunities to Grow
Training, career growth, support networks.
Equity & Accessibility
We believe in equity for all. Please let us know at careers@screwfix.com if you need any additional support or adjustments.
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