Inventory Accountant: Fast-Paced F1 Finance & Controls

Alpine; Enstone; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical healthcare

Onsite gym

Onsite restaurant

Bonus scheme

Job summary

ALPINE RACING LIMITED is seeking an Inventory Accountant to join the Finance team and own end-to-end inventory accounting. You will report to the Financial Controller and manage inventory across car parts, merchandise, raw materials, and tooling, ensuring accurate movements and robust audit trails.

The role requires a professional accounting qualification and at least one year in inventory accounting, with strong Excel and analytical skills to support cost control and FIA Cost Cap reporting.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Inventory accounting experience of at least 1 year.
• Strong knowledge of inventory accounting principles and stock control.
• Experience with standard costing.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Inventory accounting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

ALPINE RACING LIMITED is seeking an Inventory Accountant to join the Finance team and own end-to-end inventory accounting. You will report to the Financial Controller and manage inventory across car parts, merchandise, raw materials, and tooling, ensuring accurate movements and robust audit trails.

The role requires a professional accounting qualification and at least one year in inventory accounting, with strong Excel and analytical skills to support cost control and FIA Cost Cap reporting.