Accountant - Stock

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international business in Basingstoke is seeking an experienced Stock Accountant to join their finance team. This hybrid role focuses on ensuring accurate financial reporting and inventory management while collaborating with supply chain and operational teams. Candidates should be fully qualified accountants (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA), bringing solid technical skills and attention to detail to the role. Not only will you manage financial processes, but you'll also mentor junior members and contribute to ongoing operational improvements.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Exposure to global finance function

Development-focused company culture

Qualifications

• Fully qualified or exam-qualified accountant.
• Solid technical accounting experience in inventory.
• Strong Excel skills; experience with ERP systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver timely financial reporting across international entities.
• Maintain accurate inventory and stock accounting records.
• Support process improvements in inventory finance operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Excel skills

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Stock Accountant Global Business
Basingstoke (Hybrid Working)
Up to £50,000 + Benefits

Are you an experienced and qualified (or exam-qualified) accountant with a strong interest in inventory and operational finance? We re partnering with a leading international business to find a Stock Accountant to join their high-performing finance team based in Basingstoke.

In this role, you ll be responsible for the accurate and timely completion of financial reporting and stock-related accounting. You ll work closely with supply chain, commercial, and operational teams to ensure inventory accuracy, strong financial controls, and continuous improvement of finance processes.

What you ll be doing:

• Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting across international entities
• Supervise month-end close activities and maintain consistent compliance
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and contribute to the audit process
• Maintain accurate inventory and stock accounting records, including valuation, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Partner with supply chain and operations to investigate stock discrepancies and support inventory accuracy
• Provide insight into stock movements, write-offs, and costing implications
• Identify and implement process improvements in inventory and wider finance operations
• Support the Finance Manager and collaborate with other departments to improve efficiency
• Mentor and support junior team members as needed

What we re looking for:

• Fully qualified or exam-qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Solid technical accounting experience, particularly in inventory and month-end processes
• Background in stock accounting, inventory control, or cost accounting
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment
• Strong Excel skills; experience with ERP systems is a plus

What s on offer:

• Salary up to £50,000
• Hybrid working (typically 2 3 days in the office)
• Exposure to a global finance function and cross-functional teams
• Opportunity to lead process improvements and gain visibility in the business
• Inclusive and development-focused company culture

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