Inventory Accountant

Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment firm is seeking an Inventory Accountant in Leicester. This mid-senior level role involves managing inventory reporting, ensuring financial accuracy, and improving stock control measures in a fast-paced retail environment. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with strong Excel skills and experience in stock management.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

High visibility role

Qualifications

• Strong inventory exposure necessary.
• Experience with large ERP systems preferred.
• Confident in financial reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage inventory reporting and reconciliations.
• Develop and report on inventory KPIs.
• Lead month-end and year-end inventory close processes.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Controls

Stock Management

Data Presentation

Detail-Oriented

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or QBE

Tools

Excel

ERP Systems

Job description

Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment provided pay range

This range is provided by Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Location: Leicester Area (On-site / Hybrid options available)

Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Salary: £50-60k (DOE) + Benefits

The Company:

Alexander Daniels are working with a well-established and fast-paced retail business with a strong national presence and a focus on delivering great value to customers. With hundreds of stores across the UK and a broad product range, the company continues to grow and invest in both people and processes.

The Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional with strong stock and inventory knowledge to take ownership of a high-impact role. You’ll be responsible for driving visibility, accuracy, and control over stock-related financials—working closely with operations, supply chain, and commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and manage inventory reporting and reconciliations, ensuring alignment between physical and financial records
• Analyse stock movements, wastage, shrinkage, and identify trends and corrective actions
• Develop and report on inventory KPIs: turnover, days on hand, provisions, and write-offs
• Lead month-end and year-end inventory close processes and reporting
• Support physical inventory audits and cycle counts
• Provide forecasts, insights, and commentary on stock-related working capital and cash flow impacts
• Partner with operational stakeholders to support stock reduction plans and margin improvement
• Contribute to system/process improvements around inventory controls and reporting
• Assist in stock valuation reviews related to external funding or audit processes

Candidate Profile:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or QBE with strong inventory exposure
• Confident with financial reporting, controls, and analysis relating to stock
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with large ERP or stock management systems
• Able to present complex data to non-finance stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with commercial awareness and problem-solving mindset

What’s on Offer:

• Opportunity to step into a high-visibility role in a growing and fast-paced business
• Strong leadership team who really listen and a collaborative working environment
• Career development opportunities and potential for progression

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Retail

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