Inventory Accountant Resume Sample

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Charlotte Hughes

Inventory Accountant

Stock valued right, COGS clean, variances explained

+44 121 555 0488
linkedin.com/in/charlotte-hughes-cima

Inventory accountant with seven years owning stock valuation and cost accounting for a Birmingham manufacturing and distribution business. Manages inventory valuation, cost of goods sold, standard costing and the reconciliations that keep the balance sheet right. Cut unexplained inventory variance significantly by overhauling the cycle-count programme and tightening the goods-in-to-system process. Runs month-end stock close, investigates variances with operations, and supports the annual stock take and audit. Strong on ERP inventory modules, advanced Excel and the bridge between finance and the warehouse floor. Precise, methodical and good at chasing down where the numbers don't tie. Looking for an inventory or cost-accounting role with a business that takes stock accuracy seriously.

LocationBirmingham, UK
NationalityBritish
GenderFemale
Notice Period1 month
Date of Birth1993-09-21
Work Experience
(April 2018 to Present)8 years & 3 months

Midland Manufacturing Ltd - Birmingham, UK

Inventory Accountant

Own inventory valuation, cost of goods sold and standard costing for a manufacturing and distribution business.
Cut unexplained inventory variance significantly by overhauling the cycle-count programme and goods-in process.
Run the month-end stock close and balance-sheet reconciliations, keeping inventory accounts accurate.
Investigate stock variances with operations and warehouse teams, finding and fixing root causes.
Support the annual stock take and external audit, preparing schedules and answering auditor queries.
Maintain standard costs and analyse manufacturing variances for the finance and operations managers.
(August 2015 to March 2018)2 years & 8 months

Birmingham Industrial Supplies - Birmingham, UK

Assistant Management Accountant

Supported month-end close, reconciliations and cost reporting in a manufacturing finance team.
Helped maintain stock records and investigate inventory discrepancies.
Built strong ERP and Excel skills used daily in inventory accounting.
Earned the inventory-accountant role and progressed through CIMA exams.
Education
(September 2012 to June 2015)2 years & 10 months

Aston University, Birmingham

BSc (Hons) Accounting & Finance - Accounting & Finance

Honours degree in accounting and finance with a placement year in a manufacturing finance team. The placement sparked a focus on cost and inventory accounting. Began professional exams after graduating.
(January 2016 to December 2021)6 years

CIMA

CIMA (Part-Qualified) - Management Accounting

Working through the CIMA management-accounting qualification, with the costing and performance papers complete. Each module feeds directly into stronger inventory and cost work. On track toward full membership.
Professional Skills
  • Inventory Valuation
  • Cost of Goods Sold
  • Standard Costing
  • Stock Reconciliation
  • Cycle Counting
  • Variance Analysis
  • Month-End Close
  • ERP Inventory Modules
  • Advanced Excel
  • Audit Support
Langauges

English (UK)

Native or Bilingual Proficiency

French

Limited Working Proficiency
Personal Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Reliability
  • Persistence
  • Communication
Highlights

Cut inventory variance

Significantly reduced unexplained inventory variance by rebuilding the cycle-count programme and tightening the goods-in-to-system process. More accurate stock meant a cleaner balance sheet and fewer year-end surprises.

Smooth stock audits

Made the annual stock take and audit far smoother with well-prepared schedules and reconciled accounts. Auditors moved through inventory quickly with few queries.
Professional Qualifications

CIMA (Part-Qualified)

CIMA (January 2016 to Present)

Working toward full CIMA membership with the costing and performance papers complete. Each module feeds directly into stronger inventory and cost-accounting work. On track to qualify through structured study.
Activities & Interests

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