Accounts Assistant / Stock Control

Acapella Recruitment Ltd; Hertford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Assistant/Stock Control professional to support their client's finance team. The successful candidate will manage and oversee inventory control across multiple locations, ensuring accuracy in stock records and compliance with financial regulations. This role demands attention to detail and a finance qualification, along with experience in inventory management systems. As part of a growing company, you will have the opportunity to contribute significantly to the department's success while developing your professional skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in accounting environment.
• Proficient in dealing with figures, including currency conversion and stock valuations.
• Self-Starter, organized & Systemic.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all facets of Inventory Control by assigned 3PL warehouse locations.
• Maintain Daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reconciliation by location.
• Manage monthly stock reconciliations with ERP for all inventory locations.

Skills

Analytical mind

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organized

Education

Part qualified (CIMA/ACCA) / AAT or equivalent

Tools

ERP Systems

MS Office

Excel

Job description

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT/STOCK CONTROL

Our client is looking for a professional to contribute to the current high growth of the business and work with their international finance team.

Role

• Oversee all facets of Inventory Control by assigned 3PL warehouse locations
• Review, resolve and remediate errors in a timely fashion (daily) to ensure an aligned inventory record and accurate revenue recognition
• Input landed costs on the system to receive stock in the correct warehouse
• Acts as a liaison between all levels of management, vendors, warehouse facilities and the group, both domestic and internationally, to ensure timely resolution to all inventory related issues
• Maintain Daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reconciliation by location, to include De-nesting and re-nesting entries, returns, damages and post entries to sub-ledger and general ledger as needed
• Maintaining list of slow moving and provision for obsolete inventory
• Manage monthly stock reconciliations with ERP for all inventory locations
• Identify continuous improvements opportunities around inventory control
• Ensure regular stock takes are performed and differences reconciled
• Manage shrinkage and damages accounts to explain any large variances
• Advise on problem areas and suggest improvements. Help implement changes across the department
• Ad hoc duties assigned to the role

Person Specification

• A finance qualification -Part qualified (CIMA/ACCA) / AAT or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years in accounting environment
• Well versed on working with ERP systems
• Proficient in dealing with figures, including currency conversion and stock valuations
• Analytical mind with problem solving skills
• Methodical, with strong attention to detail & accuracy
• Discreet and trustworthy
• A knowledgeable user in MS Office, Excel and ERP environment
• Self-Starter, organised & Systemic

Salary: Up to £28K

Hours: 9am till 6pm (1hour Lunch)

Office Based

Location: Hertford

1 Year Fixed Term Contract

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply ASAP.

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