Full job descriptionAre you an ambitious AAT Level 4 qualified, CIMA studying, or ACCA part-qualified finance professional looking for your next challenge?
Do you enjoy taking ownership, working with numbers, solving problems, and producing high-quality management accounts from start to finish?
If so, we would love to hear from you.
We are currently working with a fast-growing and highly successful business based just outside Colchester that is looking to add a talented individual to its Accounts Team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to develop their management accounting skills whilst continuing to develop.
The Opportunity
This is a hands-on role where you will take full ownership accounts, ensuring accurate and timely reporting each month.
The successful candidate will be highly organised, analytical, detail-focused, and confident working independently. You’ll enjoy working with data, love a good spreadsheet, and thrive on meeting deadlines while maintaining exceptional accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
*Preparing management accounts from start to finish
*Bank reconciliations
*Prepayments and accruals
*Manual journal preparation
*Payroll reconciliations
*Intercompany account reconciliations
*Fixed asset register maintenance
*Reviewing nominal ledger activity and departmental reporting
*Completing balance sheet reconciliations with supporting audit evidence
*Producing management accounts with meaningful commentary
*Group reporting using client-specific consolidation software
*Producing reports for SOX compliance
*Assisting with audit queries
*Meeting month-end reporting deadlines
Skills & Experience Required
*A minimum of 2 years’ finance experience
*AAT Level 4 qualified, CIMA studying, or ACCA part-qualified
*Previous experience preparing management accounts
*Strong balance sheet reconciliation experience
*Excellent working knowledge of Xero
*Microsoft Dynamics experience would be advantageous
*Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas and data analysis
*Understanding of international transactions and multi-currency accounting
*Knowledge of intercompany accounting and group structures
*Ability to work independently and take ownership of workloads
*Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
*Positive, proactive, can-do attitude
*Excellent communication skills with both clients and colleagues
What’s in it for You?
*Salary of £35,000 - £40,000 DOE and Qualifications
*Hybrid working available
*25 days holiday plus bank holidays
*Free on-site parking
*On-site gym
*Structured professional development plan aligned to your career ambitions
*Supportive and collaborative team environment