Job Description

Our Business

Founded in 1946, Selwood is a 90m turnover company employing 500 staff throughout its nationwide network of branches and is one of the largest privately owned companies serving the Water, Environmental and Construction industries.



Selwood has developed a specialist pump hire division and is currently the No. 1 Pump Hirer in the UK with an unrivalled depth of technical pumping expertise and the largest and most modern fleet. Selwood are market leaders in pump manufacturing and have a global sales network.




With a foundation of 75 years within our industry, Selwood continues to be an innovative business responding to meet the needs of our clients with cutting edge approaches to customer service, product development, manufacture and service.

About The Role

To ensure the delivery of compliant and timely reporting to internal customers and stakeholders, Selwood are looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to support our Pump Sales & Manufacturing (PSM) financial team at our head office in Chandler's Ford.



As Assistant Management Accountant you'll analyse and make recommendations regarding the effective manufacture and sale of pumps and stock management, providing timely information to key decision makers and generate own ideas to aid the business.



This part time role is for 22.5 hours per week, to be worked as 3 days, 08:30-17:00. However, we are happy to discuss alternative working patterns if required.



Responsibilities of this role:


Supporting the team in the preparation of weekly and monthly reporting, including weekly. revenue and margin, monthly forecast and actual reports, stock, capex and KPI reporting to Group Finance and the Business Unit Leadership Team (LT), adhering to strict timetabled deadlines. Support the team in preparing the accounts for the Equipment Refurbishment Centre (ERC). Support the team in correctly transacting refurbished product capitalisation and stock management in the ERC. Support the team in the preparation of the annual plan for PS&M and the ERC and associated reports, whilst generating new reports as required on request. Support the team to provide financial and some non-financial KPIs on a monthly and quarterly basis and investigate any significant variances. Responsible for accurate work-in-progress (WIP) cost accounting. Support for accurate stock accounting including processing routine write off costs and preparation of obsolete stock provisions. Support the maintenance and development of reporting dashboards using the Microsoft Power BI tool. Support Central Finance with year-end audit, ad-hoc projects, and any other finance tasks as required.

Essential Skills


Excellent Excel Skills Good interpersonal and communication skills Excellent time management and able to effectively manage priorities Flexibility to support the business to get the job done understanding the requirements of all stakeholders Attention to detail is critical to success in this role

Preferable Skills


Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Ability to develop relationships within the business Experience of data analysis tools Ability to adapt own approach and priorities in line with changing business needs / priorities Experience of accounting in a manufacturing environment including WIP accounting and stock accounting

Qualifications


Studying towards (e.g. AAT) or Part/fully qualified CIMA/ACCA/ICAEW

What we can offer you

We understand balancing work and life commitments isn't always easy, that's why we've designed our benefits package to support you in all areas of life.


Competitive salary Eligible for company bonus scheme (annual and quarterly payments) 25 days holiday+ 8 Bank Holidays for full-time staff (pro-rata for part time hours). Holiday buying (up to an additional week) Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for yourself Medical cash plan for yourself - reimburse health costs e.g. dentist or optician, access to 24hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary Life assurance protection at 3 x salary Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more) Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health First Aiders Employee referral scheme (up to 1,000 per referral) Hybrid working (i.e., working from home and in the office) pattern * Support for development and training