Inventory and Logistics Accountant

TGJones; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular retail company is seeking an Inventory & Logistics Accountant to manage stock-related financial information. The role involves producing reports, conducting variance analysis, and collaborating with various teams to enhance processes. Applicants should be qualified accountants with prior retail experience and strong analytical skills. This position allows for hybrid working and offers numerous benefits, including generous vacation and health schemes.

Benefits

4pm Friday finish

25 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Car allowance

Private medical scheme

Annual company bonus

Employee discounts

Free coffee Wednesdays

Qualifications

• Prior experience from a retail/FMCG background.
• Experience working across multiple systems.
• Ability to present complex data to drive decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Own stock information, accounting, and reporting.
• Produce weekly reports for merchandising and logistics.
• Provide variance analysis for monthly management accounts.
• Assist in planning cycles and support audit preparations.
• Improve existing processes and recommend enhancements.

Skills

Budgeting and month end reporting

Advanced MS Excel skills

Data analysis skills

Stakeholder interaction

Proactive under pressure

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ CIMA/ ACCA)

Job description

Inventory & Logistics Accountant

Location: Swindon Support Centre (hybrid working with 3 days per week in the office)

With a rich heritage and a new name, TGJones is the fresh face of a much-loved and trusted British brand. Our roots lie in WHSmith, where we’ve proudly supported the high street retail estate for generations. Now, under the ownership of specialist retail investors, Modella Capital, we’re entering an exciting new chapter with bold ambitions to become ‘Your Hub of the High Street’.

About the role

We’re seeking a proactive, strategic, commercially astute, results-driven Inventory & Logistics Accountant to join our High Street Finance team, based at our Support Centre in Swindon.

The aim of this role is to take full ownership of stock-related financial information and reporting across the business, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the data, problem solving issues as they arise and pro-actively coming up with solutions. You will also provide analytical and financial support producing weekly reports analysing performance, production of monthly management accounts supporting with audit requirements and assisting on planning cycles. Key responsibilities will include:

• Being responsible for the end-to-end ownership of stock information, accounting, and reporting for TGJones, including the investigation of stock variances and providing recommendations to the business on solutions
• Producing weekly reports for the merchandising and logistics teams, as well as monthly management accounts with variance analysis for review by senior management, and reporting monthly stock gains and losses
• Tracking stock provisions and supporting the preparation of analysis for audits
• Assisting in the production of planning cycles
• Business partnering with merchandising and logistics teams, including day-to-day analysis, modelling, and management of risks and opportunities
• Continuously improving existing processes and making recommendations for enhancements
• Carrying out other ad hoc tasks appropriate to the role to support finance and business stakeholders

About you

We’re looking for ambitious professionals who are focused on shaping a purposeful, long-term career - not merely pursuing their next opportunity. We value individuals who bring curiosity, strategic thinking, and a passion for innovation. At our Support Centre, you’ll be part of a dynamic, future-focused organisation that champions collaboration, continuous growth, and meaningful impact. Experience required for this role will include;

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ CIMA/ ACCA)
• Prior experience of budgeting and month end reporting, preferably from a retail/FMCG background
• Experience working across multiple systems, with advanced MS Excel skills
• Exceptional data analysis skills to interpret and present complex data to help influence business decisions
• The ability to interact with key stakeholders & teams in the business
• Proactive individual, able to work under pressure & adhere to deadlines

About us

Joining TGJones means becoming part of a company that values its people as its greatest asset. We are a team that values people, invests in development, and encourages ideas. We foster an inclusive, collaborative and supportive culture where everyone is empowered to make a difference. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, TGJones offers a welcoming environment, real opportunities to grow, and the satisfaction of working for a company that genuinely cares.

Company benefits for our Support Centre colleagues include 4pm Friday finish, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, your birthday off, car allowance, private medical scheme, holiday trading scheme, annual company bonus, family friendly leave, employee discounts, free coffee Wednesdays and much more!

At TGJones, we’re all about creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone can be themselves and do their best. No matter your background, age, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or anything else that makes you, you - you’re welcome here. If you need any adjustments during the selection process, just let our Talent Acquisition team know—we’re happy to help!