Stock & Finance Assistant

Wild Recruitment; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company in Milton Keynes is seeking a Stock & Finance Assistant for an ongoing temporary role with potential for permanence. The position involves managing invoices, stock processes, and supporting finance areas, requiring strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Recent experience with D365 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Checking and posting UK Ocean Freight and Duty Invoices.
• Performing month-end UK statement reconciliations.
• Supporting stock management processes.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Decision Making

Teamwork

Proactive Approach

Tools

D365

Excel

Job description

Are you available immediately? Do you have an interest in Stock and Finance?

We are currently seeking a Stock & Finance Assistant on behalf of our client for an ongoing temporary role, with the possibility of it going permanent. This role is with a dynamic and fast-paced company, whose Head Office is based in Milton Keynes.

The role:

Location: Milton Keynes
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, hybrid, after training
Hourly Rate: £16.82 per hour (Annual salary approximately £35,000)
Duration: 6-7 months initially, with potential extension or permanence

Your main duties will include:

• Checking and posting UK Ocean Freight and Duty Invoices, ensuring timely and accurate processing
• Performing month-end UK statement reconciliations with logistics providers to ensure accuracy
• Tracking and maintaining detailed records of UK ocean freight invoices and charges
• Assisting in the monthly release of UK ocean freight costs to the Profit & Loss statement
• Supporting and defining stock management processes in the new system, including:
  • Stock reconciliations
  • Stock value reporting
  • Stock movement journals
  • Reviewing for anomalies in stock reports
  • Managing shipped not invoiced reports
  • Approving bills of materials
• Providing support for other finance areas, including Purchase Ledger and General Ledger
• Performing ad-hoc duties as delegated by the Finance Manager or CFO

Position requirements:

Skills & abilities required include:

• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team
• Sound decision-making skills and good business judgment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Recent experience with D365 is advantageous; strong Excel skills are essential
• A proactive approach and interest in maintaining clean ledgers
• Knowledge of operations, import, and export processes is beneficial
• Commitment to adhere to company policies and procedures

If you are interested in this role, please apply today.

Note: We are committed to equal opportunity and do not discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, color, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Candidates will be assessed solely on merit, qualifications, and ability to perform the role.