We are seeking a Stock Accountant to join our busy Finance team based in Watford.

The purpose of the role is to own reporting of Group and brand stock position on a statutory, periodic and weekly basis. Own performance reporting of Net Margin P&L lines for group and brand on a statutory, periodic and weekly basis.

Maintain and operate key reporting controls for Stock and Margin and to report Stock and related Margin performance and position.

Key Accountabilities will include:

• Calculate and report the stock position and net margin performance on a periodic basis to agreed deadlines and accuracy.
• Develop and implement weekly stock reporting to agreed deadlines and accuracy.
• Forecast stock intake and stock levels on a quarterly basis. Forecast stock related cashflows where required.
• Develop and maintain relationships across the business in order to understand all operations and developments that impact stock and margin.
• Understand stock and margin risks, operate mitigating controls, highlight issues and work to resolve.
• Develop and maintain detailed understanding of the business operations affecting key margin P&L accounts.
• Ad hoc analysis and reporting as required.
• Understand stock and margin balance sheet accounts and reconcile on a periodic basis, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Calculate half year and year end stock adjustments for statutory reporting
• Manage and develop the Assistant Stock Accountant.
• You will idealy be a Newly Qualified Accountant/ Finalist. Have advanced Excel skills and excellent organisational skills as well as attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to work with non-finance functions
• Enthusiastic, highly motivated, energetic and keen to learn in a fast moving, dynamic, retail environment
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Ability to work well under pressure

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