Inventory Accounting Specialist £70,000 - 12 Month Maternity Contract Large Manufacturing Business - East Birmingham Pertemps Recruitment are partnering with a large manufacturing business who are looking for a detail-driven and proactive Inventory Accounting Specialist to join their team in Birmingham. If you're a forward-thinking finance professional passionate about process, precision, and performance - we want to hear from you Reporting to the FC your duties will include: " Support and manage cost and inventory accounting processes, including KPIs and dashboards. " Collaborate with the sales team to provide accurate product cost analysis. " Assist in budgeting and forecasting inventory levels, COGS, and overheads. " Ensure compliance with internal controls related to inventory and costing. " Lead month-end close activities: journal entries, reconciliations, and inventory valuation. " Drive standard costing reviews and annual cost updates. " Oversee stock takes and manage R&D tax reclaim processes. " Handle ad-hoc financial queries from internal stakeholders and group teams. What we are looking for: " A university degree in a relevant field. " Actively working towards ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications. " Knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and SOX compliance " Experience in large multinational environments. " Experience in operational finance within a manufacturing environment. " Strong understanding of cost and inventory accounting principles. " Skilled in forecasting, internal controls, and financial risk mitigation. " Confident working with reporting requirements of a large US corporation. " Advanced Excel proficiency and an analytical mindset. " Strong communication, adaptability, and a growth mindset. " Deadline-focused and team-oriented. W Interested to know more? Contact Hayley Whitehead at Pertemps Birmingham or click apply today ADZN1_UKTJ