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Pertemps Birmingham Industrial
Posted 12 days ago, valid for 5 days
Birmingham, West Midlands B34 6PJ, England
£70,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Pertemps Recruitment is seeking an Inventory Accounting Specialist for a 12-month maternity contract with a large manufacturing business in East Birmingham, offering a salary of £70,000.
- The ideal candidate should possess a university degree in a relevant field and be actively pursuing ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications.
- Candidates must have experience in operational finance within a manufacturing environment and a strong understanding of cost and inventory accounting principles.
- Key responsibilities include managing cost and inventory accounting processes, collaborating with sales for product cost analysis, and leading month-end close activities.
- The role requires advanced Excel skills, knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and SOX compliance, as well as strong communication and adaptability.
70,000 - 12 Month Maternity Contract
Large Manufacturing Business - East Birmingham
Pertemps Recruitment are partnering with a large manufacturing business who are looking for a detail-driven and proactive Inventory Accounting Specialist to join their team in Birmingham. If you're a forward-thinking finance professional passionate about process, precision, and performance - we want to hear from you!
Reporting to the FC your duties will include:
" Support and manage cost and inventory accounting processes, including KPIs and dashboards.
" Collaborate with the sales team to provide accurate product cost analysis.
" Assist in budgeting and forecasting inventory levels, COGS, and overheads.
" Ensure compliance with internal controls related to inventory and costing.
" Lead month-end close activities: journal entries, reconciliations, and inventory valuation.
" Drive standard costing reviews and annual cost updates.
" Oversee stock takes and manage R&D tax reclaim processes.
" Handle ad-hoc financial queries from internal stakeholders and group teams.
What we are looking for:
" A university degree in a relevant field.
" Actively working towards ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications.
" Knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and SOX compliance
" Experience in large multinational environments.
" Experience in operational finance within a manufacturing environment.
" Strong understanding of cost and inventory accounting principles.
" Skilled in forecasting, internal controls, and financial risk mitigation.
" Confident working with reporting requirements of a large US corporation.
" Advanced Excel proficiency and an analytical mindset.
" Strong communication, adaptability, and a growth mindset.
" Deadline-focused and team-oriented.
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Interested to know more? Contact Hayley Whitehead at Pertemps Birmingham or click apply today!
