Inventory Accountant

September 24, 2025

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Waltham Abbey, Essex, United Kingdom

September 24, 2025

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Inventory Accountant, Jollyes Pets (retail) based Waltham Abbey (Hybrid role). (Also known as a ‘Stock Accountant’). An exciting time to join an award-winning retail business in a newly created role to ensure the accuracy and integrity of stock-related financial data across the business, supporting decision making across finance, operations and supply chain teams.  Our Inventory Accountant will help to reduce losses and optimise stock levels to enhance our customer experience, which will be crucial in our growth plan. The Benefits At Jollyes, we’re as passionate about our people as we are about our pets! We think our tail-wagging benefits package reflects our appreciation for all that our colleagues do and provides support where it’s needed most.Salary commensurate with your level of experience – this is a new role for us so we’re open to discussing what experience someone can bring to the role – whether your level of responsibility has been at the 40k end, looking to grow with us, or 50/60k if you’ve been at the senior / bigger company end, if you have relevant inventory / stock accounting experience and think we’re the company for you, get in touch!.<ul><li>Company bonus scheme based on achieving objectives</li><li>iTrent financial wellbeing package, powered by Stream, enabling access to earnings before pay day plus lots more discounts and savings benefits.</li><li>Retail Trust membership – counselling, wellbeing and financial support for the retail industry</li><li>Colleague ‘Treats’ – numerous discounts on up to 800 high street retailers and online service providers from groceries to holidays and cinema trips</li><li>Colleague ‘We Care’ wellbeing & medical support services – online GP, mental health support, get fit programme and much more (including ‘Tooth Fairy’ dentist on demand).</li><li>30% off Jollyes branded products (and 20% off other brands in store for your pet’s needs!) with discounts for our groomers and pet clinics too.</li><li>Additional paid leave for your wedding, new pet coming home and your birthday off!</li><li>Enhanced maternity / paternity leave</li><li>Discounted membership for David Lloyd Clubs - access to gym, pool, spa, classes, racquet sports, kids clubs and more </li></ul>Further benefits on completion of probationary period (Critical illness, life assurance, PMI, enhanced pension). This is a full time, hybrid role involving a minimum of 3 x office days per week at our pet-friendly support office in Waltham Abbey (Essex) and up to 2 x days per week from home (or other Jollyes location as preferred). 37.5 hours per week. The Role – Inventory Accountant    Reporting to our Financial Controller this role  plays a crucial role within the wider finance team, acting as the bridge between financial reporting and operational inventory management. Collaborating with retail operations, IT, supply chain and commercial colleagues to obtain accurate information, validate data, investigate discrepancies and monitor shrinkage, you’ll be ensuring financial accuracy in reporting and compliance, supporting strategic decision making through reliable inventory data and enhancing our customer experience by supporting us having optimum stock levels.A full job description is available on request, but to summarise your key responsibilities as our Inventory Accountant:<ul><li>Maintain accurate stock records across all systems and locations.</li><li>Reconcile stock balances between ERP, POS, and warehouse systems.</li><li>Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies and variances.</li><li>Monitor stock adjustments, write-offs, and transfers.</li><li>Liaise with store managers and warehouse teams to validate stock counts.</li><li>Prepare monthly stock reports and journals for financial reporting.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close processes related to inventory.</li><li>Assist in stock audits and physical inventory counts.</li><li>Analyse stock ageing and obsolescence trends.</li><li>Collaborate with procurement and merchandising teams on stock valuation.  </li></ul>The Skills – Inventory Accountant To be successful in this role, you’ll need the following skills, experience and qualities:<ul><li>Proven experience in a stock / inventory accounting role.</li><li>Experience in retail or FMCG environments required.</li><li>Proficient with VBA and familiar with ERP and POS systems.</li><li>Exposure to stock audits and reconciliations.</li><li>Relevant accounting qualification such as ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.</li><li>Strong analytical and numerical skills.</li><li>Proficiency in Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage, SAP).</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability.</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively with non-finance stakeholders.</li><li>Organised and able to manage multiple priorities.</li><li>Share our values of being: Wise, Focused, Genuine, Eager, Together</li></ul>About Jollyes PetsJollyes are an award-winning UK pet retailer with over 100 stores and over 50 years of pet expertise between our paws. Winners of the Retail Week award for ‘Best Retailer 2024’ (under £250m t/o), and listed in the Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work’ you really can be sure you’re joining a great brand and employer, trusted by our customers and our colleagues. Accredited by 'Rest Less' as an age-inclusive employer we welcome applications of all ages (16+), and with our accreditation to the Pet Sustainability Coalition, we're friendly to pets people and the planet too!  To Apply:If you’re looking for a career with a company who will truly value you and recognize your contribution with some fantastic rewards and benefits, where you can really make a difference, click to apply today!  Respectfully no agencies please

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