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Mike
16:04 13 Mar 23
Highly recommended! Josh and Sarah have been fantastic at Astute. They've found and placed me in 2 jobs now between them, both really responsive and excellent at keeping you up to speed with things. Very knowledgable about the roles and happy to talk to companies with any queries you have.
C R.
10:45 27 Jan 23
Great agency one of the best ones I've worked with! Liz has been a great help and support in helping me towards a new direction in my career life. She is very attentive and keeps me in the loop at all times! She makes the extra effort to work with my preferred requirements for work and even if it isn't completely attainable she meets me in the middle and does as much as she can to help! Also Liz is very funny might I add 😂 and I'm happy that I can now put a face to the name after all these years! Thank you again Liz for all your help and support! 😊
Christine
10:32 20 Dec 22
Josh and the Astute team was very swift to help me to find roles that matched my profile. They are really reliable and will help through every step of the recruitment process going out of their way to assist and follow up when needed. Could not find a better recruitment agency!
Helen Pinegar
16:19 18 Dec 22
Fantastic recruitment agency.. Josh was extremely enthusiastic, encouraging and clearly knowledgeable about what was needed from both the employee and the employers point of view. Extremely supportive especially in regards to interview preparation and endeavoured to procure feedback promptly. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Astute in the future to both candidates and recruiting businesses particularly for the right fit for the role!!!
Lisa Leigh
11:56 30 Nov 22
I have worked as a candidate for Astute and they have been excellent. Super friendly service and professional agents keen to fit the right person to the right job. It has been a pleasure dealing with them and I would happily work for them again in the future. Highly recommend this agency.
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  • Nottingham
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  • Salary: Up to £30,000

Assistant Accountant (Maternity Cover, 9 Months)
Location: Nottingham
Salary: Up to £30,000

Astute Recruitment is proud to be working on behalf of a leading Nottingham-based client in their search for an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team on a 9-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This is a brilliant chance to gain exposure to a successful, growing business based in Nottingham.

About the Opportunity:

Reporting into the Finance Management team, the Assistant Accountant will help deliver timely and accurate monthly management accounts while supporting wider finance operations. You’ll play a key role in maintaining balance sheet controls, assisting with audits, and contributing to process improvements in a friendly, professional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Complete reconciliations including bank, client accounts, and accruals
  • Oversee and submit VAT returns
  • Handle department-level financial reporting and commentary
  • Support nominal and departmental cost reviews
  • Undertake data analysis and forecasting

What We’re Looking For:

  • AAT qualified (or similar) or equivalent experience in a finance role
  • Solid month-end and balance sheet experience
  • Familiarity with Sage 50 and confident Excel skills
  • Sharp attention to detail and proactive attitude
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to prioritise, work independently, and meet deadlines
  • Curious, enthusiastic, and keen to learn about the wider business
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