Stock Analyst - Northampton

With flexible working options predominantly from home and access to newly refurbished offices.

Stock Analyst

Salary - £35k per annum

Contract – 6 month FTC

Location – Northamptonshire

Working Pattern – Hybrid

• Prepare and post pre- and post-month-end stock journals covering areas such as stock provision, damages, shrinkage, and other relevant adjustments.
• Collaborate closely with the commercial team to calculate and accurately post inflation gains on a regular basis.
• Calculate gross margin variance (GMV) and prepare detailed reports for senior management and operational teams to inform strategic decisions.
• Undertake thorough balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement by recommending new procedures that enhance efficiency and accuracy across stock accounting functions.
• Support month-end close activities by ensuring all stock-related entries are completed accurately within set deadlines.

• Demonstrated experience working within a financial team where collaboration was key to success.
• Holding an AAT qualification or similar demonstrates your foundational knowledge; willingness to pursue further qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA or ACA is highly valued.
• Proficiency in using Excel or Google Sheets for data analysis ensures you can manage large volumes of information efficiently.

If this interests you, please apply with your CV and we will be in touch.

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