Inventory Accountant

Renault Group; Enstone; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical healthcare

On-site gym

On-site restaurant

Championship bonus scheme

Job summary

Alpine Racing Limited is seeking an ambitious Inventory Accountant to join the Finance team and take ownership of the end-to-end inventory accounting processes across car parts, merchandise, raw materials, consumables and tooling. This role supports accurate financial reporting in a fast-paced motorsport environment.

You'll be a professionally qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with at least one year in inventory accounting, strong Excel skills and the ability to partner with

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent is required.
• At least 1 year of inventory accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of inventory accounting principles and stock control processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory-related journal entries and ensure accurate movements.
• Maintain robust records and audit trails for all inventory transactions.
• Oversee works order ending process and collaborate with operations to resolve issues.
• Support monthly and annual stock counts, investigate discrepancies and account for adjustments/write-offs.
• Monitor inventory activities for compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.
• Analyze variances against budgets/forecasts and provide commentary to stakeholders.
• Support improvement of inventory reporting, processes and controls.
• Work with the wider business for accurate activity-based reporting and cost allocation.
• Develop understanding of FIA Financial Regulations to support Cost Cap reporting.

Skills

Inventory accounting

Financial reporting

Stakeholder communication

Analytical skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Company ALPINE RACING LIMITED Job Description

The Role

We're looking for an ambitious and detail-oriented Inventory Accountant to join our Finance team and take ownership of our end-to-end inventory accounting processes. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant with inventory accounting experience to work within one of the most exciting and fast-paced environments in world sport. You'll play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy of inventory accounting, supporting financial reporting, and helping the team meet both financial and regulatory requirements.

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll be responsible for the accounting and control of inventory across a wide range of categories, including car parts, merchandise, raw materials, consumables and tooling.

Key responsibilities

• Managing inventory-related journal entries and ensuring inventory movements are accurately recognised.
• Maintaining robust records and audit trails for all inventory transactions.
• Overseeing the works order ending process and collaborating with operational teams to resolve outstanding issues.
• Supporting monthly and annual stock counts, investigating discrepancies and accounting for adjustments and write-offs.
• Monitoring inventory activities to ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.
• Analysing inventory variances against budgets and forecasts and providing insightful commentary to stakeholders.
• Supporting the continuous improvement of inventory reporting, processes and controls.
• Working closely with the wider business to ensure accurate activity-based reporting and cost allocation.
• Developing an understanding of FIA Financial Regulations to support accurate Cost Cap reporting requirements.

What we're looking for

We're seeking a finance professional who combines technical expertise with strong business partnering skills. You'll ideally have:

• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• At least one year of inventory accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of inventory accounting principles, stock control processes and standard costing.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong reporting capabilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders across multiple functions.

About you

You'll thrive in this role if you:

• Take ownership and accountability for your work.
• Have exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Can clearly communicate complex financial concepts to non-finance audiences.
• Remain composed and effective in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Proactively identify and solve problems.
• Enjoy collaborating across teams to achieve shared goals.

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a collaborative, high-performance Finance team with real exposure to decision‑making at the heart of the business. The role offers variety, influence and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast‑paced, innovative environment.

What We Offer You In Return

At Alpine F1 Team, you will work alongside some of the leading professionals in F1, directly impacting race‑car performance on a global stage, while benefiting from our state‑of‑the‑art facilities. We offer a competitive salary and championship bonus scheme, private medical healthcare, access to a free on‑site gym and restaurant, as well as many additional benefits.

Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Diversity & Inclusion

We celebrate diversity and strive to create an environment where everyone can be their authentic selves. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences, and we are committed to leading by example in promoting diversity, inclusion, and belonging within our organisation and the wider community. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

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