Inventory Accountant
Salary: Competitive £££ Based on Experience
We usually respond within three days
Location: Leyland HQ
Department: Finance (Reporting to the Group Financial Controller)
About the Role
We are seeking a sharp, driven Inventory Accountant to join our dynamic finance team at our Leyland headquarters. In this role, you will be the master of our stock universe, working shoulder-to-shoulder with Supply Chain, ICQA, and Finance Leadership teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and robust inventory controls. If you have a knack for keeping stock management precise and love turning complex data into actionable insights, this is an excellent opportunity to make a measurable impact.
Key Responsibilities
Overseeing the accurate recording, valuation, and reconciliation of all inventory balances.
Partnering with the ICQA team to ensure inventory processes are robust and audit-ready.
Maintaining iron-clad controls over stock movements, adjustments, and reserves, including NRV and obsolescence provisions.
Supporting product costing activities and financial modelling to maintain market competitiveness.
Collaborating with Commercial Finance to align inventory projections with the broader financial roadmap.
What We Are Looking For
Professional Qualification: Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent).
Industry Experience: Strong, hands-on background in retail or commercial inventory management.
Analytical Expertise: Proven capability in inventory planning, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Communication Skills: Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance teams.
Operational Drive: Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced corporate environment.
Why Join Us
We offer a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where your contributions are recognised, and your professional development is fully supported. You will join an ambitious finance function with a clear platform to influence business performance from day one.
To apply, please submit your CV for consideration.
This role is based in our Leyland HQ for 5 Days per week – 37.5 Hours per week
*Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: Victorian Plumbing is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit solely on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and providing a supportive environment for all. By applying, you consent to your data being processed in accordance with UK GDPR.
**Agency Notice: Victorian Plumbing operates an in-house Talent Acquisition model; we do not accept unsolicited CVs. Any profiles submitted without a prior written agreement will be treated as a "gift" to the Group, and no fees will be owed. In line with UK GDPR, unsolicited personal data will be deleted. No agency calls, please.
- Department
- Finance
- Locations
- Leyland
