Inventory Accountant Finance · Leyland ·

Victorian Plumbing; Leyland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Victorian Plumbing seeks an Inventory Accountant for our Leyland HQ, leading stock valuation and reconciliation to support precise financial reporting. You will partner with Supply Chain, ICQA and Finance Leadership to maintain robust inventory controls and accurate cost modelling.

The role requires hands-on experience in retail inventory management, stakeholder communication, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent).
• Retail/inventory management experience required.
• Experience in inventory planning, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to translate data for non-finance teams.
• Organised, detail-oriented, in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing recording, valuation, and reconciliation of inventory balances.
• Partnering with ICQA to ensure inventory processes are robust and audit-ready.
• Maintaining 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 financial roadmap.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Operational discipline

Financial data interpretation

Education

Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent)

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.

*Agency Notice:* Victorian Plumbing operates an in‑house Talent Acquisition model; we do not accept unsolicited CVs. Any profiles submitted without a prior written agreement will be treated as a "gift" to the Group, and no fees will be owed. In line with UK GDPR, unsolicited personal data will be deleted. No agency calls, please.