Stock Accountant

Stock Accountant (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Location:

Leicester

Salary:
Equivalent to £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Start Date:

ASAP

Our client is seeking a Stock Accountant to join the Stock Finance team on a six-month fixed-term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified or part-qualified accountant looking to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced finance environment. The role is heavily focused on month-end processes, with a key emphasis on stock accounting, including the tracking of stock movement and costing from origin through to warehouse.

The successful candidate will benefit from a structured handover period, followed by independent responsibility.

• Manage month-end close processes related to stock accounting
• Reconcile stock balances and investigate variances
• Maintain and update general ledger entries
• Track and account for stock movement and costing across the supply chain
• Support reporting and provide insights into stock-related financial data

• Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent)
• Strong reconciliation and general ledger experience
• High attention to detail and analytical mindset
• Ability to work independently after initial handover period
• Previous stock accounting experience is desirable but not essential

• Competitive salary equivalent (£40,000 - £45,000)
• Structured handover and onboarding
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a dynamic finance team