Stock Accountant

Robert Half are working with a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation in seeking an experienced Stock Accountant to join their finance team on an initial 6-month contract.

Based in Wiltshire, full time on site.

This role will play a key part in supporting inventory reporting, project accounting activities, and driving insight through detailed variance analysis across a complex operational environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong manufacturing or engineering experience and advanced SAP knowledge to make an immediate impact within a large, fast-paced business.

Key Responsibilities

Ownership of inventory and stock accounting processes Investigate and explain material, labour and manufacturing variances

Analyse inventory movements and stock valuations

Support month-end and year-end reporting activities

Work closely with operational and project teams to ensure accurate financial reporting Assist with project accounting, including cost tracking and profitability analysis

Review WIP (Work in Progress) balances and cost allocations

Reconcile inventory-related balance sheet accounts

Produce detailed management reports and financial analysis for senior stakeholders

Identify opportunities to improve financial controls and reporting processes

Key Requirements

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or Qualified by Experience

Previous experience in a manufacturing, engineering or project-based environment

Strong understanding of stock accounting, inventory controls and costing principles

Proven experience conducting detailed variance analysis

Project accounting experience desirable

Advanced SAP experience is essential

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