Finance Accountant

Selwood is the leading pump rental solutions company in the UK. We have an outstanding reputation for exceptional customer service backed by one of the largest fleets of quality pump products. Each customer and each project is unique and our deep technical knowledge means we are proud to deliver a bespoke and genuine 24/7, 365 days-a-year service.

With an unrivalled depth of technical pumping expertise; a pedigree spanning seven decades and employing a wide variety of skilled staff throughout our nationwide network of branches, our ever-growing business is one of the largest privately owned companies serving the Water, Environmental and Construction industries.

We are committed to ensuring our staff have the right skills, knowledge & experience to deliver to our customers, as well as creating career paths to help develop, retain and motivate them.

We currently have a vacancy for a Finance Accountant on a fixed term contract for 12 months. The role of Financial accountant is a key position to prepare and to deliver compliant and timely reporting to both external bodies and internal customers and stakeholders. The Financial Accountant will also have managerial oversight of the Bought Ledger team.

Responsibilities:

Consolidation of monthly management accounts & monthly forecasts
Perform required returns, including all statutory returns
Preparation of quarterly VAT returns
Prepare national statistic returns
Oversee payments and ensure smooth process.
Preparations of bank reconciliations
Posting of standard monthly journals
Preparation of control accounts on a monthly basis
Organise timeline for monthly and year end reporting
Oversee Purchase Ledger/Cashier process
Assist in collating information for yearly audit process and any other external reporting
Qualifications

Qualified/Part Qualified accountant: ICAEW, CIMA or ACCA
Strong communication skills
Challenging approach to work (looking to drive improvements through an understanding of root causes and how they can be effectively implemented)
Strong planning, time management and attention to detail
Ability to adapt own approach and priorities in line with changing business needs / priorities
Experience

Good systems skills including Excel and preferably Dynamics
Experience of tax reporting
Good understanding of accounting standards UK GAAP/IFRS
We can offer

Competitive salary
Eligible for company bonus scheme with quarterly and annual elements paid
Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary
24 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service
Support for development and training
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount scheme
Employee referral scheme
Free on-site parking
This role is open to hybrid working (i.e. working from home and in the office) pattern
This role is not open to Agencies – Please no calls or emails – Thank you.

Workdry International Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.