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Role Overview Location: ColchesterSalary: £38,000 - £42,000 per annum This role sits within the finance team and supports the delivery of a well-run, accurate and timely accounting function. The Assistant Management Accountant plays a key part in day-to-day finance operations, working closely with senior finance colleagues to support reporting, month-end activity and financial analysis across the business. The position offers broad exposure to management accounting processes, balance sheet control and operational finance, making it well suited to a part-qualified or trainee accountant looking to continue their development. Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement Reports into:Finance Director / Management Accountant Direct reports:None Key relationships:Senior leadership, departmental managers, operational teams, suppliers and external contacts where required. Key Responsibilities Perform daily bank reconciliations and maintain cash controlsSupport the preparation of monthly management accounts, including reconciliations and variance analysisAssist with the calculation and posting of accruals and prepaymentsMaintain and update fixed asset registers and associated depreciationLiaise with managers to obtain timely approval of invoices to meet month-end deadlinesProcess intercompany charges and journalsContribute to statutory and regulatory submissions, including ONS returnsPrepare journals relating to plant programmes, imports and associated costsAssist with the calculation, submission and payment of VAT and Aggregate LevySupport accounting for fixed assets financed through hire purchase arrangementsProvide assistance to both purchase ledger and sales ledger functions when required<l