Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant

• Location: Milton Keynes
• Job Type: Full-time
• Annual Salary: 40,000-55,000 depending on experience
• Experience: Part qualified (QBE) or Fully qualified

Reed is representing an excellent company based in Milton Keynes that is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant with extensive inventory and stock experience. This role is crucial for maintaining robust inventory processes and controls, and we need someone with a strong background in this area.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory transactions, update the general ledger as needed, and conduct regular inventory audits and assessments. Produce detailed inventory reports and participate in cycle counts and full inventory counts.
• Process Enhancement: Develop or enhance inventory process controls and update process documentation to reflect current operations.
• Reconciliation and Reporting: Investigate complex transaction histories to reconcile inventory discrepancies. Prepare adjusting ledger or inventory entries according to policies and regulations. Submit routine and ad hoc inventory control reports, including support for external audits and month/quarter/year-end close reporting.
• Collaboration and Support: Provide accounting support to multiple company locations and assist in all month-end closes. Utilize computer systems and software to process or obtain accounting data. Collaborate with Operations and Finance to implement a strong inventory control environment.
• Problem Solving: Respond to inventory inquiries with urgency and use critical-thinking skills to evaluate and improve action plans.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: Proven experience as an Inventory Accountant or in a similar role.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Oracle, D365) and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Soft Skills: Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational and time management skills, effective communication and interpersonal abilities, and problem-solving capabilities.

If you are interested in this position, please apply today or contact Reed Milton Keynes.