Inventory Accountant

Victorian Plumbing; Leyland; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Victorian Plumbing is seeking an Inventory Accountant for our Leyland HQ to lead stock valuation, reconciliation and controls. You will partner with Supply Chain, ICQA and Finance Leadership to drive accurate reporting and robust inventory governance.

The role requires a qualified accountant with hands-on retail inventory experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights for non-finance teams. Based at Leyland HQ, 37.5 hours per week, five days.

Qualifications

• Professional Qualification: Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent).
• Industry Experience: Strong, hands-on background in retail or commercial inventory management.
• Analytical Expertise: Proven capability in inventory planning, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Communication Skills: Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance teams.
• Operational Drive: Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the accurate recording, valuation, and reconciliation of all inventory balances.
• Partnering with the ICQA team to ensure inventory processes are robust and audit-ready.
• Maintaining iron-clad controls over stock movements, adjustments, and reserves, including NRV and obsolescence provisions.
• Supporting product costing activities and financial modelling to maintain market competitiveness.
• Collaborating with Commercial Finance to align inventory projections with the broader financial roadmap.

Skills

Inventory management

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Education

Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Location: Leyland HQ

Department: Finance (Reporting to the Group Financial Controller)

About The Role

We are seeking a sharp, driven Inventory Accountant to join our dynamic finance team at our Leyland headquarters. In this role, you will be the master of our stock universe, working shoulder-to-shoulder with Supply Chain, ICQA, and Finance Leadership teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and robust inventory controls. If you have a knack for keeping stock management precise and love turning complex data into actionable insights, this is an excellent opportunity to make a measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the accurate recording, valuation, and reconciliation of all inventory balances.
• Partnering with the ICQA team to ensure inventory processes are robust and audit-ready.
• Maintaining iron-clad controls over stock movements, adjustments, and reserves, including NRV and obsolescence provisions.
• Supporting product costing activities and financial modelling to maintain market competitiveness.
• Collaborating with Commercial Finance to align inventory projections with the broader financial roadmap.

What We Are Looking For

• Professional Qualification: Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent).
• Industry Experience: Strong, hands-on background in retail or commercial inventory management.
• Analytical Expertise: Proven capability in inventory planning, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Communication Skills: Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance teams.
• Operational Drive: Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Why Join Us

We offer a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where your contributions are recognised, and your professional development is fully supported. You will join an ambitious finance function with a clear platform to influence business performance from day one.

This role is based in our Leyland HQ for 5 Days per week – 37.5 Hours per week

• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:Victorian Plumbing is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit solely on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and providing a supportive environment for all. By applying, you consent to your data being processed in accordance with UK GDPR.
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