Assistant Management Accountant

Job Title: Assistant Management Accountant
Location: Colchester, Fully Office Based with Free Parking
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 DOE

We are working with a well-established and growing business to recruit an Assistant Management Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified or trainee accountant looking to take the next step in a hands-on role within a supportive and inclusive office environment.

Reporting into the Finance Director and Management Accountant, the Assistant Management Accountant will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance function and the production of accurate and timely management information. The role will suit someone who enjoys working across a broad range of accounting activities and contributing to month-end processes.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Daily bank reconciliations
* Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts and departmental profit and loss statements
* Assisting with accruals and prepayments calculations and reconciliations
* Maintaining fixed asset registers and hire purchase schedules
* Supporting month-end processes including intercompany recharges
* Chasing internal invoice approvals to meet month-end deadlines
* Supporting purchase and sales ledger activities
* Providing support and training to other team members when required
* Ensuring compliance with health and safety, environmental and quality standards

What we are looking for:

* Trainee or part-qualified accountant with a minimum of three years' relevant experience
* Strong technical accounting knowledge
* Advanced Excel skills and working knowledge of Sage Line 200
* Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders

This role offers genuine development potential within a stable and forward-thinking organisation. Applications are welcomed from candidates seeking a long-term opportunity within a collaborative finance team.

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