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Assistant Accountant

Job Posted: 13 hours ago

Salary: £ 33,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Worcester

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Assistant Accountant
 Worcester 
£33,000 - £35,000p/a 
Full-time / Permanent

 About the Role
 We are looking for a proactive and detail‑oriented Assistant Accountant to join our clients finance team. This is a key role with a strong focus on cash flow management, credit control, and Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) tax, supporting the smooth financial operation of the business.

 The ideal candidate will be confident working with transactional finance, comfortable liaising with both internal stakeholders and external parties, and able to take ownership of cash‑critical processes.

 Key Responsibilities
 Cash Flow & Financial Control
  
Actively monitor and manage daily and weekly cash flow 
Prepare cash flow forecasts and highlight potential risks or improvements 
Support month‑end processes 
Assist with budgeting and variance analysis where required  Credit Control
  
Manage sales ledger and debtor balances 
Proactively chase outstanding payments and resolve queries efficiently 
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to ensure timely payments 
Maintain accurate records of communications and payment agreements  CIS (Construction Industry Scheme)
  
Manage CIS processes including verification of subcontractors 
Calculate CIS deductions accurately and in compliance with HMRC rules 
Prepare and submit monthly CIS returns 
Handle CIS statements and respond to subcontractor queries  General Accounting Support
  
Assist with purchase ledger, bank reconciliations, and ledger postings 
Support audits and provide information to external accountants where required 
Ensure financial records are accurate, compliant, and well maintained  Skills & Experience Required
  
Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance role 
Strong hands‑on experience with cash flow management and credit control 
Proven experience working with CIS tax (essential) 
Good understanding of UK accounting practices 
Confident user of accounting software and Excel 
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills 
Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with customers and HMRC  Desirable
  
AAT qualified or currently studying (or equivalent experience) 
Experience within construction, contracting, or related sectors  What We Offer
  
A supportive and collaborative working environment 
Opportunity to take ownership of key financial processes 
Career development and progression opportunities 
Competitive salary and benefits   
  
 This is a full-time permanent position with a salary of £33,000p/a - £35,000p/a
  
 For more information on this position please contact Harriet Ali at Four Squared Recruitment. 
  
 If you have not heard from us within three weeks of submitting your application, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We thank you for your interest and encourage you to apply for future opportunities

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