Senior Inventory & Costing Accountant

Arconic; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Inventory Accounting Specialist to join their dynamic team in Birmingham. This role involves managing cost accounting processes, supporting inventory management, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. The company fosters a culture of integrity and inclusion, providing ongoing professional growth opportunities. With a focus on teamwork and collaboration, you will play a vital role in enhancing operational efficiency. If you are passionate about finance and eager to contribute to a leading aluminium manufacturer, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your career.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Fully Funded Medicash

Access to Onsite Gym Facilities

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant field is required.
• Working towards ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing cost and inventory accounting, including KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls related to inventory.

Skills

Cost Accounting

Inventory Management

Financial Forecasting

Excel Skills

Internal Control Processes

Education

University Degree in Relevant Field

ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualification

Job description

Arconic Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Senior Inventory & Costing Accountant

Arconic Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

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Arconic is currently in search of an Inventory Accounting Specialist to join our Kitts Green Team in Birmingham.

At Arconic, we are looking for people who share our values of integrity, inclusion, and diversity, and who demonstrate agility, results commitment, and the capability to grow themselves and others. In return, we offer the opportunity to Grow Together with ongoing opportunities for professional growth provided by a constantly changing environment, working alongside employees who value the people they work with just as much as the work they do.

Key objectives

To provide support relative to cost accounting. To assist in the management and maintenance of inventory processes and controls. To assist and complete general accounting functions, operational improvements and other accounting projects.

Primary responsibilities

• Assisting in the management of cost and Inventory accounting; reporting including KPIs and costing dashboard;
• Assisting sales team with product costs queries;
• Assistance with the forecasting and budgeting of inventory levels, costs of goods sold and overheads;
• Ensure compliance with internal controls related to inventory and cost accounting ;
• Month-end close process, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliation and analysis related to cost of goods sold, as well as inventory valuation, balances, adjustments and reserves;
• Preparation of standards (annual review and costs update);
• Stock take management;
• Management of R&D tax reclaim;

You will need

• University degree in a relevant field
• To be working towards either ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
• Operational finance experience in a manufacturing organisation
• Ability to understand and manage cost/inventory accounting
• Experience preparing financial forecasts
• Knowledge of internal control processes and ability to design processes to mitigate financial and business risk
• Ability to manage reporting requirements for a large US corporation
• Strong Excel skills with an analytical mind

Preferred skills

• Qualified accountant with either ACA, ACCA and CIMA
• Previous experience working in Finance for a large US corporation
• Knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS accounting requirements.
• Knowledge and skills to ensure compliance with SOX requirements.
• Be a quick learner with a growth mindset
• Ability to develop relationships and work as part of a team

What's in it for you:

• Pension scheme with Aviva
• Medicash fully funded up to family level
• AXA single cover
• Access to our onsite Gym Facilities & Occupational Health Team, including GP, lifestyle coach, physio, chiropody, and psychotherapy by appointment
• Employee Assistance by Health Assured offering an array of wellbeing support
• Opportunity to work for one of the largest aluminium manufacturers in the world

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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