Stock Reconciliation Controller (Beverage) Join to apply for the Stock Reconciliation Controller (Beverage) role at Peppermint Bars & Events Salary – £29,500 - £31,500 DOE + a whole range of other benefits. Purpose The Stock Reconciliation Controller plays a key role within Peppermint’s Stock team, ensuring stock and financial data is accurate across festivals, venues and major live events. The role processes stock reports, investigates stock variances, matches supplier invoices to purchase orders and supports the reconciliation of each event to deadline. The role supports event GP accuracy, financial visibility for operational and commercial decision‑making, and sustainability reporting by gathering stock waste and impact data in partnership with our sustainability consultants, A Greener Future. Core Accountabilities

Process stock reconciliation files for festivals and venues Match stock usage, deliveries and returns against sales data Work with onsite stock teams to validate opening & closing stock figures Ensure all stock documents are complete, accurate and properly filed Submit reconciliations to deadline as part of the post‑event process Match supplier invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes Track missing/short stock and request credits from suppliers Follow up on outstanding queries until resolved Maintain accurate records of supplier correspondence and credit notes Work with Finance to ensure supplier accounts are accurate and up to date

Variance Investigation

Investigate stock discrepancies and unresolved variances Identify causes such as delivery errors, stock movement mistakes or data issues Flag significant variances to the Reconciliation Lead with explanation Help reduce repeated errors through process feedback Monitor stock loss patterns and identify high‑risk products

Reporting & COGS Accuracy

Assist in building accurate COGS (Cost of Goods Sold) reports Ensure GP (Gross Profit) calculations align with stock data Support weekly and monthly reconciliation reporting Keep clear audit trails for all submitted files

Data & Systems

Maintain stock reconciliation templates and databases Enter and validate stock and invoice data accurately Support EPOS data checks and till file imports Keep product data and pricing aligned across stock documentation Suggest improvements to stock data workflows and trackers

Communication & Coordination

Collaborate with Warehouse, Stock Controllers and Finance teams Escalate missing data or repeated issues to Reconciliation Lead Ensure structured documentation and organised shared filing

Sustainability Tracking

Gather stock‑related sustainability data including return rates, packaging & plastic impact, onsite truck and refrigeration usage, vehicle miles Submit sustainability reports in required format Work with A Greener Future on stock‑related sustainability reporting Support environmental performance tracking across events

Additional Responsibilities

Assist with operational reporting and stock analysis on request Provide internal feedback on recurring supplier or process issues Support stock project work and process improvements

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries

Events Services, Food and Beverage Retail, and Hospitality

Location: London, England, United Kingdom For more detail and to apply follow the link to our website! Thank you. #J-18808-Ljbffr