Stock Accountant

Description

The Role:

Venture Recruitment Partners are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Stock Controller to join our clients finance team on a temporary basis. This role is ideal for someone who excels in data reconciliation, thrives in Excel (especially VLOOKUPs), and enjoys bringing structure to complex inventory challenges.

The successful candidate must also be willing to travel to other UK and European locations for short periods (up to 5 consecutive days), supporting stock audits, reconciliations, and operational reviews across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain accurate and up-to-date stock records across systems and locations

Conduct regular stock reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies

Utilize advanced Excel functions (VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, pivot tables) to manage and analyse inventory data

Collaborate with warehouse, procurement, and finance teams to ensure stock integrity

Develop and refine stock control procedures to enhance accuracy and efficiency

Monitor stock levels and produce reports to support purchasing and operational decisions

Experience and Qualifications:

Previous experience in stock control, inventory management, or a similar role

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, particularly VLOOKUP and reconciliation techniques

Willingness and flexibility to travel across the UK and Europe for short periods

Familiarity with ERP systems or inventory management software is advantageous

Salary and Benefits:

This role is paying £30 - £35k or equivalent hourly rate and offers 3 days in the office and two at home

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Chilworth Partnership / Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010.

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