Consensus is not just a care provider – we’re a community of amazing people dedicated to inspiring and empowering people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. If you’re as passionate as we are about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others, then this may be the job for you.

Role: Assistant Management Accountant – 6 Month FTC

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum

Location: Colchester, Essex

Your Role

Assisting in the production of monthly management accounts, through the review of Corporate Pay statements and Petty Cash returns.

Managing the posting of Corporate Pay statements and Petty Cash returns.

Assisting in the production of reconciliations for the balance sheet.

Reviewing general ledger entries highlighting unusual transactions.

Managing the accruals and prepayments month end process with guidance from the Finance team.

Reviewing and posting corporate credit card expenditure.

Producing schedules and analysis for cost breakdowns.

Maintaining Fixed Assets Registers and Capital Expenditure Reports.

Assisting with internal and external reporting.

Our Benefits

Consensus is a certified Great Place to Work and has been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women. Here’s just a small selection of the benefits you’ll enjoy:

Holiday Purchase Scheme: Purchase an additional two days’ annual leave each year.

Recognition & Rewards: Including long service awards and a recognition platform.

Learning & Development: Supporting your personal and professional growth with Consensus Academy.

Life Assurance: Benefit of twice your annual salary.

Wagestream: Withdraw a percentage of your wages as you earn them before payday.

Discounts: From over 150 retailers through our employee benefits platform.

Health & Wellbeing: From our Employee Assistance Programme to our Mental Health First Aiders – colleague wellbeing is a priority and we’re here to support you and your teams.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will:

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to present financial information clearly

Proven experience in an accounting or finance role, preferably within management accounting

Strong analytical skills with an ability to interpret financial data

Experience with benefits in kind and with pension schemes and associated administration

Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and financial modelling

We are proud to have been officially certified as a Great Place to Work®, and one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women in 2025. This great company culture is built on appreciation, recognition, and ensuring our colleagues have the right opportunities to flourish. We value individuality and diversity, and we know that every journey is unique. So, whatever you're looking to achieve from this next step, make this your moment to shine.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age