Assistant Management Accountant (Part-Time)

Selwood Limited; Chandler's Ford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the Water and Environmental sector is seeking a part-time Assistant Management Accountant in Chandler's Ford. The role involves financial reporting, stock management, and providing KPIs. Candidates must exhibit strong Excel skills and be studying towards a relevant accounting qualification. The position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company bonus scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Ability to develop relationships within the business.
• Experience of data analysis tools.
• Experience of accounting in a manufacturing environment including WIP accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports on revenues, margins, and KPIs.
• Manage accounts for the Equipment Refurbishment Centre.
• Support year-end audit and ad-hoc financial tasks.

Skills

Excellent Excel Skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent time management

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Power BI

Job description

Overview

Selwood is a £90m turnover company employing 500 staff across its nationwide network of branches. We are a leading private company serving the Water, Environmental and Construction industries, with a specialist pump hire division and a global sales network. We focus on innovative customer service, product development, manufacture and service.

We are looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to support the Pump Sales & Manufacturing (PSM) financial team at our head office in Chandler's Ford. The role delivers compliant and timely reporting to internal customers and stakeholders. You will analyse and make recommendations regarding the effective manufacture and sale of pumps and stock management, providing timely information to key decision makers and generating ideas to aid the business. This is a part-time role for 22.5 hours per week (3 days, 08:30-17:00). We are happy to discuss alternative working patterns if required.

Responsibilities

• Support 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

• 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

This role is not open to Agencies - Please no calls or emails - Thank you.

EDI Statement

Workdry International Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We value transparency, respecting others and understanding differences. We give full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. As part of your recruitment journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments