Stores Assistant / Accountant job at Ardenfield

Background

Ardenfield CPA is recruiting on behalf of our client for a Stores Assistant / Accountant. We are looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive individual to support both accounting and stores management functions in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records, including bookkeeping and ledger updates.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and management reports.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Prepare and support tax returns and statutory filings.
• Assist with internal and external audit processes.
• Manage inventory records and maintain accurate stock movements.
• Receive, issue, and reconcile store items while ensuring proper documentation.
• Conduct regular stock counts and investigate inventory variances.
• Maintain proper storage of office supplies and company assets.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments on procurement and inventory requirements.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients and stakeholders where required.
• Perform any other duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Procurement & Logistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar accounting and/or stores management role.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and inventory management practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Maintain accurate accounting records, including bookkeeping and ledger updates.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and management reports.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Prepare and support tax returns and statutory filings.
• Assist with internal and external audit processes.
• Manage inventory records and maintain accurate stock movements.
• Receive, issue, and reconcile store items while ensuring proper documentation.
• Conduct regular stock counts and investigate inventory variances.
• Maintain proper storage of office supplies and company assets.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments on procurement and inventory requirements.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients and stakeholders where required.
• Perform any other duties assigned by management.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and inventory management practices.

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Procurement & Logistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar accounting and/or stores management role.