Job Description

We're looking for an experienced Financial Accountant - Inventory & Capex, to join our team at AMES. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a dynamic, fast paced, and innovative business where we always put our customers, suppliers, and colleagues at the heart of our decisions.

Who Are We?

AMES UK is a fantastic place to work. We take huge pride in developing and growing our people within the business. Our AMES Way is our identity and underpins everything we do:

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Our AMES UK family brings like-minded businesses together to create a strong portfolio of retail brands. Joining forces, Kelkay, True Temper, La Hacienda and Apta make up the business group that combines over 100 years cross-category and garden market expertise. The business manufactures and distributes to leading gardening retailers across the UK and Ireland, including over 1000 garden centres, national grocers, DIY multiples and online retailers.

The Role

The Financial Accountant role covers UK & ROI. This is a key finance role taking a lead on implementing and maintaining best practice Inventory and Capex controls while assisting with other aspects of Financial Reporting to ensure we achieve reporting deadlines.

Main duties include:

1) Accountable for month-end and BAU Inventory processes, including Inventory provision, Inventory valuation, Inventory adjustments, Inventory write offs, returns write offs, valuation changes in accordance with UK and US GAAP, Simplifying BOMs, update and maintain standard costs.

2) Lead on Inventory counts at each site as required throughout the year and liaise with auditors at year end.

3) Building strong relationships with the commercial and operational teams to embed Inventory management processes and behaviours, and drive greater Inventory control.

4) Accountable for all Capex reporting and control.

KPIs

Examples KPIs expected to include, but not limited to:

Analysis of COGs / Operational variances Inventory & Manufacturing variance analysis Support Actuals performance review Support Forecasting & Budgeting process Inventory adjustments Monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations Improve inventory control & reduce inventory write-offs Monthly Capex spend reconciled to Fixed asset register

You must have:-

Full accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA / CIMA)

2+ years experience in FMCG / Manufacturing type companies

Proven track record of delivering margin / profit improvement + cost savings

Excellent excel skills, PowerPoint and Word

- Good knowledge of accounting systems

- Be able to work within a fast paced, deadline orientated environment

- Possess excellent communication skills and be a team player

- Understand the level of precision vs approximation required

- Capable of implementing and adapting systems to improve decision-making

If you are ready to make an impact in the world of finance within a thriving industry, we invite you to apply for this position at AMES UK today!

Would you be a great fit for AMES?

No agencies please.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 65,000.00-70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance
Application question(s):

Describe your accountability for month-end and BAU Inventory processes. Be specific about write off and how you maintain standard costs. Describe your experience with UK and US GAAP
Experience:

Manufacturing or distribution industies: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

ACCA/CIMA (required)
Work Location: In person