Management Accountant - Inventory & Stock

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Management Accountant – Inventory & Stock to join a well-established finance team on the outskirts of Bournemouth on a 12-month fixed term contract covering maternity leave.
Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
This is a key role within the Management Accounts function, with ownership of inventory and stock accounting across a large, multi-site retail operation. You will play a critical role in delivering accurate reporting, financial insight and operational support, particularly across the Distribution Centre and wider supply chain.
Working closely with the Head of Reporting & FP&A, you will partner with operational stakeholders and senior finance leadership to support decision making and drive business performance.
 
Your key responsibilities as the Senior Management Accountant – Inventory & Stock:

• Acting as the finance business partner to the Distribution Centre, providing analysis, insight and decision support
• Taking full ownership of inventory and stock accounting across a high-volume, multi-site retail business
• Ensuring accurate stock valuation, including weighted average costing, overhead absorption and stock in transit
• Calculating and reviewing inventory provisions (e.g. shrinkage, obsolescence, net realisable value adjustments)
• Producing timely reporting, analysis and KPI insights to support operational and strategic decisions
• Preparing management information to support day-to-day inventory and stock management
• Supporting the month-end close, including journals, accruals and prepayments
• Preparing the first draft of the monthly management accounts pack
• Analysing large, complex datasets (including high SKU volumes and stock units) to identify trends and variances
• Supporting the annual budgeting process and reforecasting
• Building strong relationships across finance and operations to translate financial data into meaningful insight

 
Skills and experience required:

• Part-qualified or recently qualified (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)
• Proven experience in inventory / stock accounting (essential)
• Background in retail, FMCG, distribution or multi-site environments
• Advanced Excel skills, with experience working with large and complex datasets
• Experience managing high-volume inventory data (e.g. large SKU counts / stock units)
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator, able to partner with non-finance stakeholders
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proactive approach with the ability to investigate discrepancies and drive process improvements

About the opportunity:
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a high-impact inventory and stock accounting function within a collaborative finance team. You’ll gain exposure across operations, influence key business decisions and play a vital role in supporting a fast-paced retail environment.
If this role sounds of interest, please apply or get in touch for more information.
 
Sheridan Maine, specialising in accountancy & finance recruitment across the South Coast, placing talented professionals in permanent, interim, and contract roles across Dorset, Hampshire, and West Sussex.
 
You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
 
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