Full job descriptionThe Role
We’re working with a global technology business that’s transforming how major retailers, banks and hospitality providers operate through automation and innovation.
They’re now looking for a Financial Accountant to join their head office finance team in a role that blends technical accounting, stock ownership, and genuine business partnering.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, international environment and wants to take real ownership of inventory accounting, reporting and financial insight.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy while driving insight across a stock-led business:
*Own stock accounting processes, including stock counting, valuation and provisioning
*Lead stock reconciliations and variance analysis, working closely with operational teams to investigate discrepancies
*Deliver clear, actionable variance reporting, supporting decision-making across finance and the wider business
*Analyse slow-moving and obsolete stock, making recommendations to improve financial performance
*Take responsibility for month-end close activities, including journals and balance sheet reconciliations
*Partner with teams across Supply Chain and Operations to improve processes and controls
*Present insights and lead monthly review discussions with senior stakeholders
Alongside this, you’ll also:
*Oversee a small international Accounts Payable function
*Manage intercompany reconciliations and ensure reporting deadlines are met
*Track and improve KPIs across the finance function
*Support audits and statutory reporting
What We’re Looking For
We’re keen to speak with qualified accountants who bring a mix of technical ability and commercial awareness:
*Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
*Strong experience in financial accounting within a stock-driven environment (e.g. manufacturing, retail, logistics)
*Hands-on experience with stock accounting, stock counts, provisioning and variance analysis
*Comfortable working to deadlines in a fast-paced, multinational business
*Strong communicator, able to work with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
*Experience with ERP systems (JD Edwards would be a bonus)
Why Apply?
*Join a global, market-leading organisation with a strong reputation for innovation
*Work in a business where finance is a true partner to operations
*Gain exposure to international teams and processes
*Clear opportunities for development and progression
*Collaborative culture with a real focus on people and wellbeing
Benefits
*25 days’ holiday + bank holidays (with option to buy more)
*Annual bonus scheme
*Competitive pension
*Private medical & dental cover
*Life assurance & income protection
*Ongoing training and development
*Wellbeing support & employee benefits platform