Stock Accountant (FTC 6 months) at Acro Aircraft Seating

Stock Accountant (FTC

Acro Aircraft Seating is one of the UK’s leading and fastest-growing manufacturers of passenger seats for commercial airlines around the world.  We are an agile, innovative business at the forefront of disrupting the aerospace market. Through modern methodologies, lean techniques, inspired innovation, and passion for being the best, Acro is positioning itself to be the world’s leading aircraft seating supplier.

Collaboration is one of Acro’s core values, by working together and applying our skills and expertise across Sales, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations, we find the solutions to our clients’ most complex challenges and how we deliver our promises today and tomorrow.

Location:              UK 

Salary:                  Competitive 

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

•             25 days holiday + bank holidays 

•             Pension

•             Healthcare scheme

•             Life assurance

•             Employee Assistance Programme 

•             Retail discounts

•             Training opportunities 

• 37.5 hours per week – 1 pm finish on a Friday
• Hybrid working

Key Responsibilities

• Stock Control & Analysis
  • Maintain and analyse stock accounting records, identifying cost-saving opportunities.
  • Ensure accurate stock allocation across production activities.
  • Conduct variance analysis and report discrepancies to senior management.
• Stock & Inventory Reconciliation
  • Perform stock reconciliations, ensuring alignment between physical and system-based records.
  • Investigate stock discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• ERP System Management
  • Utilise ERP software to track and manage cost data.
  • Ensure ERP financial data integrity and system accuracy.
• Financial Reporting & Balance Sheet Management
  • Ensure balance sheet ties back to the aging report, verifying accuracy and completeness.
  • Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes.
  • Support external and internal audits with relevant financial documentation.
• Bill of Materials (BOM) Analysis
  • Validate BOM accuracy and assess financial impact on product costing.
  • Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams to optimize material costs.

Key Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Proven experience as a Stock Accountant in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., EPICOR, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Experience with stock reconciliation and inventory control.
• Understanding of balance sheet and aging report alignment.
• Familiarity with Bill of Materials (BOM) management.
• Advanced Excel skills and financial analysis expertise.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Desirable:

• Experience in the aviation or aerospace sector.
• CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification (or working towards).
• Experience with cost reduction strategies and process improvements.

The Parent Company of ACRO Aircraft Seating is Zhejiang Tiancheng Controls Co., Ltd headquartered in China. 

We really want to hear from you, so don’t miss your opportunity to join us! Once you apply, your CV will be held on our central database.  Please do let us know if you do not wish for us to retain your details. If your application is successful, you will be contacted in due course.

Acro Aircraft Seating is an equal opportunities employer.

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The closing date for applications is 20th May 2025. 

Please note: This advert may close early if sufficient applications are received. Acro Aircraft Seating uses reserve lists for positions where more than one candidate is deemed suitable for a position. Reserve lists are in place for 12 months, during which time reserve candidates may be offered the same or similar post should one become available.