Management Accountant£45k-£55kColchester, Essex (Office-Based)We are seeking a Management Accountant to join a dynamic and fast-paced team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on managing a variety of financial responsibilities, ensuring compliance, and delivering accurate and timely reports. If you're looking for a position where your skills will make a tangible difference, keep reading.The Role: As a Management Accountant, you will oversee key financial operations, providing valuable insights to support decision-making. From preparing management accounts to ensuring compliance with financial regulations, this role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a skilled professional.What You'll Be Doing:* Producing financial statements, including departmental profit and loss accounts and monthly management accounts.* Reviewing calculations and reconciliations for accruals and prepayments.* Managing VAT, Landfill Tax, and Aggregate Levy returns, including reconciliation, submission, and payment.* Handling daily bank reconciliations and fixed asset register preparation.* Arranging hire purchase agreements and overseeing monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including intercompany accounts.* Assisting in the preparation of statutory accounts and supporting audit schedules.* Maintaining compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies.About You: We're looking for a self-driven, detail-oriented individual who can juggle multiple priorities with ease. The ideal candidate will have:* A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 2 years of post-qualification experience.* Proven technical accounting ability and advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, IF functions, and lookups.* Experience with Sage 200 (preferred).* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.* A continuous improvement mindset, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.* Experience in the construction industry is a bonus but not essential.What's On Offer:* A competitive salary and benefits package.* The chance to work with a collaborative and supportive team.* Opportunities for professional development and career progression.AGY - Vitae Financial RecruitmentWe Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration