Assistant Management Accountant

Huntress; Essex; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial services firm in Essex is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to support their finance team. This role is ideal for a part-qualified or trainee accountant eager to gain hands-on experience within a supportive environment. Responsibilities include daily bank reconciliations, preparing monthly management accounts, and supporting month-end processes. The candidate should have strong accounting knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and effective communication abilities. The firm offers genuine development potential and fosters a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' relevant experience in accounting.
• Confident communicator able to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with various accounting functions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily bank reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts.
• Support month-end processes including intercompany recharges.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and hire purchase schedules.

Skills

Strong technical accounting knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Sage Line 200 knowledge

Effective communication

Education

Trainee or part-qualified accountant

Tools

Sage Line 200

Job description

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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