Inventory Accounting Specialist 70,000 - 12 Month Maternity ContractLarge Manufacturing Business - East BirminghamPertemps 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 RandD 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 fin