Astute Recruitment Ltd

Assistant Management Accountant Alfreton Up to £36,000 DOE Permanent Hybrid Working Excellent Career Development Are you an ambitious Assistant Accountant looking to take the next step towards Management Accounting ? Astute Recruitment working with an established and growing organisation seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone studying AAT, CIMA or ACCA (or qualified by experience) who is looking to broaden their exposure, develop their technical skills and work closely with an experienced Finance Manager within a supportive environment. This is a varied role that will provide hands-on involvement in management accounts , budgeting, reporting, treasury and financial analysis, making it the ideal opportunity for someone looking to accelerate their finance career. The Role: Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include: Preparing monthly management accounts for multiple entities. Completing balance sheet reconciliations. Posting accruals, prepayments and journals . Assisting with budget preparation and forecasting. Managing intercompany recharges. Liaising with overseas finance teams to resolve Accounts Receivable queries. Supporting VAT returns and audit preparation. Assisting with supplier payments and treasury activities. Supporting the management of outsourced transactional finance processes. Producing financial reports and supporting month-end activities. Contributing to finance projects and continuous process improvements. About You: To be successful, you'll ideally have: Previous experience within an Assistant Accountant or Assistant Management Accountant role. Experience supporting the preparation of management accounts. Knowledge of accruals, prepayments, journals and balance sheet reconciliations. AAT qualified or studying towards AAT, CIMA or ACCA (or qualified by experience). Strong Excel skills and confidence using ERP systems. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Good communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business. The ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. If you're looking for a role that will give you greater responsibility, excellent exposure and genuine opportunities for progression, we'd love to hear from you.

Finance Manager Alfreton £60,000 - £65,000 An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, forward thinking qualified accountant with a hands-on, 'let's get stuck' in approach to join this well-established but still growing manufacturing business based in Alfreton. They are looking for ACCA. ACA/ CIMA qualified and any ACA's looking to make their first move into industry. Reporting into the Finance Director your main duties will include: Managing a small team Management accounts to board back level including all commentaries and analysis Fixed assets VAT returns Journals / Accruals and Prepayment Balance sheet reconciliations P & L responsibility Budgeting & forecasting Balance sheet Assisting with Audit preparation Liaising with the auditors at year end Assisting the FD with statutory reporting This is going to be an exciting opportunity for someone, which will offer future development and will not be a stagnant role. It's a fast paced and ever-changing working environment with lots of variety to get involved with. They are offering a salary of £60,000 - £ days holiday plus stats hours are 8:30 am - 5:00 pm with 30 minutes for lunch (there can be some flexibility on this). Excellent team to work with. This is a fully on-site role there is NO Hybrid.

Interim Finance Director - Business Sale / Investment Readiness £600 - £900 per day Nottingham Our client, a market-leading SME, is a SAAS business, is seeking an immediately available finance professional to support a critical phase of growth and transformation as the business prepares for a potential sale, acquisition, or investment process. This is a hands-on, high-impact role requiring an experienced individual who can quickly immerse themselves in the business, take ownership of the financial workstreams, and ensure the company is fully prepared for external scrutiny and due diligence. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and enhance financial information for a potential sale, acquisition, or investment process. Review and improve the quality and accuracy of financial reporting and management accounts. Support due diligence activities, responding to investor and buyer enquiries. Analyse financial performance, identify key value drivers, and provide commercial insight. Ensure financial records, controls, and documentation are robust and audit ready. Work closely with senior stakeholders and external advisors throughout the transaction process. Identify and resolve issues that could impact valuation or transaction readiness. Candidate Profile: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Previous experience preparing a small SAAS business for sale, acquisition, private equity investment, or fundraising. Strong technical accounting and financial analysis skills. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced SME environment. Highly hands-on, proactive, and able to work independently. Available to start immediately or at short notice. This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in a significant corporate transaction and make a tangible impact on the future success of the business.