Citadel Source are delighted to be supporting Freemans Event Partners in the search for a dynamic and commercially astute Finance Business Partner. This is a great opportunity to be a key cog in an exciting growth period for the business. 

For over 40 years, Freemans Event Partners has been at the heart of the UK’s biggest and best events – from festivals and sports to cultural moments that bring millions together. Being a family-owned business with innovation, growth, and customer experience at the core! 

Freemans Event Partners provides end-to-end event solutions across food & beverage, retail, technology, and logistics. This role will be focusing on the logistics arm of the business, driving excellence and efficiency in a one of the key strategic pillars of the business by helping to manage the inventory. 

As a Finance Business Partner, you will:

• Work closely with commercial, operational, and senior leadership teams to provide clear, actionable financial insight.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes.

• Deliver monthly management reporting and variance analysis.

• Identify opportunities for growth, cost savings, and improved efficiency.

• Challenge assumptions and support data-driven decision-making.

• Be a key contributor to cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives.

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business.

• Create better MI in the logistics arm of the business to report to senior finance
• Develop a KPI pack to manage and drive expansion of the division
• Managing the aging of stock
  
• Ensuring stock provision is proficient 
• Develop efficiencies of travel logistics of stock
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What we're looking for

• Part-Qualified/Newly Qualified/Fully Qualified Accountant
• Previous experience in distribution/logistics is desirable 
• Experience of managing relationships and being able to impact and influence senior non-financial management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to express financial information to non-financial colleagues
• Experience of performing detailed financial performance analysis, with high standards, accuracy, and presentation.
• Excellent planning and time management skills with ability to meet exacting deadlines
• Mixture of analytical, commercial and persuasion skills
• Sage experience desirable 

What the client has to offer

• 28 days holiday allowance + bank holidays
• Access to Mintago (a healthcare cash plan reimbursing the costs of dental treatments, optical and more! As a Medicash member, you can also access an online GP service as well as gym, and retail discounts.) 
• Regular team lunches & team socials

Sound like a good fit?

For more information on this exciting opportunity, please apply or reach out to Jesse Howes - jesse@citadelsource.com

Citadel Source is delighted to partner with a leading South-West based retail business to support the search for their Interim Treasury Manager, on a 6–12 month fixed-term contract.

The role

We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Treasury Manager to join our client’s Finance team on a fixed-term basis. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of cash and liquidity planning across a complex, multi-entity business with international operations. Reporting to senior Finance leadership, you will act as a key business partner, ensuring the organisation is well-positioned to manage working capital effectively, strengthen banking relationships and deliver robust reporting to support decision-making.

About you

• You will ideally be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) or treasury professional (AMCT) with strong hands-on experience in treasury operations and cash management
• Demonstrable experience in cashflow forecasting, liquidity planning and working capital management
• Advanced Excel and strong financial modelling skills
• The ability to act as a confident and collaborative business partner, engaging with stakeholders at all levels
• A proactive mindset with the capacity to drive process improvements
• Experience working in fast-paced, multi-currency environments

As the Treasury Manager, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Leading and enhancing cashflow forecasting, liquidity planning and working capital processes
• Preparing and maintaining accurate 13-week rolling cash forecasts and daily cash reporting
• Managing and strengthening banking relationships, ensuring covenant compliance and delivery of treasury KPIs
• Providing insight into cash risks and opportunities, collaborating with finance, supply chain and commercial teams
• Driving improvements in treasury processes and supporting wider finance transformation initiatives
• Contributing to strategic projects including funding requirements, foreign exchange exposure management and capital efficiency

What the client offers

• £65,000 – £75,000
• Competitive benefits
• Hybrid working (2–3 days per week on-site)

If you are interested in discussing this opportunity, please contact Grant Chalmers-Stevens at Citadel Source.

Citadel Source is delighted to be partnering exclusively alongside Airhop to support the search for their new Accounts Payable Assistant. 

A bit about Airhop….

Airhop is a fast leader in the indoor trampoline park sector, with an ambitious growth plan and an expanding footprint. As they drive towards 50 UK parks by 2026, they are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Assistant with a strong understanding of end-to-end accounts payable processes. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate, timely, and efficient processing of invoices and payments, supporting the finance team to maintain smooth financial operations.

The role

• Process supplier invoices and employee expenses
• Match invoices to purchase orders
• supplier statements reconciliations
• Posting supplier payments
• Assist with supplier payment runs
• Assist with month-end closing activities and reporting

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Xero experience (desired)

What the client has to offer

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working after probation (four days in the office, one day working from home)
• Parking onsite

Citadel Source are delighted to be exclusively supporting a leading regional PLC in the search for a newly created Head of Finance Operations to report directly to the CFO. This is a rare opportunity for a high-performing, highly experienced operational finance leader with vast experience within a change/transformation environment.

About you

As the Head of Finance Operations, you will play a pivotal part in the business over the next 12-24 months. You will be an experienced SSC leader with exposure to change/transformation environments previously.

We’re seeking a commercially astute finance leader with a strong track record in operational delivery and strategic oversight within complex, matrixed organisations. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in managing large-scale finance operations, including outsourced shared service models, and will be confident in navigating multimillion-pound third-party contracts. You’ll be someone who thrives on driving performance, shaping service excellence, and leading transformation across global finance functions. A background in service delivery, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement is essential—alongside the ability to influence outcomes at scale and align operational execution with broader business strategy.

The role

The business is undergoing a strategic transformation by outsourcing its finance shared service operations to a third-party provider. This shift is designed to streamline core processes such as invoicing, payments, and payroll - while enhancing efficiency, compliance, and scalability across the organisation. The Head of Finance Operations will lead this transition, managing the commercial and contractual aspects of the partnership, resolving service challenges, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement. The move reflects a broader ambition to modernise finance delivery, reduce internal complexity, and align operational performance with long-term strategic goals.

As the Head of Finance Operations, your role will include, but not be limited to:

• Responsibility for leading the interface between internal teams and third-party partners delivering core finance services (e.g. P2P, O2C, Payroll), ensuring operational accuracy, compliance, and efficiency
• Oversight of day-to-day finance operations, with accountability for resolving service issues and removing barriers to performance
• Responsibility for ensuring timely and accurate execution of key transactional processes, including invoicing, payments, and reconciliations
• Acts as the senior point of contact for finance and business stakeholders, ensuring service delivery aligns with strategic priorities
• Ownership of high-value third-party contracts, applying commercial insight to optimise service outcomes and cost efficiency
• Oversight of contract governance and change control processes, working closely with Procurement and Legal functions
• Responsibility for leading and developing internal teams and external delivery partners across multiple geographies
• Oversight of performance metrics, including KPIs, SLAs, and customer satisfaction indicators to drive continuous improvement
• Regular engagement with regional and divisional teams to assess service performance and identify improvement opportunities
• Responsibility for leading process transformation initiatives, leveraging internal process excellence capabilities
• Drives simplification, standardisation, and automation to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency
• Champions a culture of continuous improvement, proactively identifying and implementing change
• Builds trusted relationships with senior stakeholders to ensure services evolve in line with business needs
• Line management of internal process improvement leads and indirect oversight of third-party equivalents
• Accountability for delivering sustained performance improvement across all aspects of finance operations

What we're looking for

• Proven ability to lead and optimise end-to-end finance operations with a strong focus on service delivery
• Commercially astute, with experience managing multimillion-pound third-party contracts and outsourced service models
• Skilled in driving process transformation through simplification, standardisation, and automation
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with a track record of aligning service delivery to evolving business needs
• Experienced in setting and managing KPIs, SLAs, and customer satisfaction metrics to monitor and improve performance
• Effective team leader with experience managing direct and matrix teams across multiple locations
• Comfortable operating in complex environments with a proactive, hands-on approach to issue resolution
• Strategic thinker with the ability to apply external insight to shape future-state service models and operational strategy

What the client has to offer

• Salary benchmarked at circa £100-150k
• Car allowance
• 30% bonus potential
• Excellent benefits
• 3 days office / 2 days from home

Sound like a good fit?

For more information on this exciting opportunity, please apply or reach out to Oliver Price at oliver@citadelsource.com

Citadel Source is delighted to partner with Bailey of Bristol on a newly formed Group Financial Controller role, reporting directly to the Group CFO and implementing effective financial controls and efficiencies across the business.

A bit about Bailey of Bristol…

Bailey of Bristol is the UK’s longest established independent leisure vehicle manufacturer with over 75 years’ experience in caravan, motorhome and campervan production and design. During this period, their family-owned business has grown to become the Nation’s Favourite brand with more of their vehicles on the road than any other.

The role

Based on site in Bristol, the Group FC will be responsible for producing regular management and financial/statutory accounts at both a subsidiary and group level, helping to create a cohesive finance team across the group and introducing new processes and ways of working (including examining the use of artificial intelligence, process automation or other efficiency tools).

About you

This opportunity will suit a proactive, qualified accountant with several years of post-qualified experience in similar hands-on technical accounting roles. You will have worked in a growing business in the manufacturing and/or retail/consumer trading sectors and be confident managing financial change.

As a Group Financial Controller, your role will include, but not be limited to:

• Own financial control and reporting across the Group
• Oversee and meet all financial reporting deadlines as required
• Develop and produce a regular management information pack (daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly) including cash-flow statements and management accounts
• Oversee account reconciliation and ensure accurate financial data is produced effectively and on time
• Own overall cash management of the Group
• Oversee company credit control and invoicing processes
• Lead a small finance team and work in a matrix finance structure
• Prepare the Group Financial Statements
• Manage the external audit process – from choosing auditors, maintaining the relationship and supporting the annual audit
• Manage the group insurance process – working with brokers and insurers
• Assist the Group CFO in maintaining key banking and supplier relationships
• Assist the Group CFO on financial strategy and capital raising plans to build organisational sustainability
• Liaise with the company regulatory authorities on VAT, tax and any other compliance related bodies

What the client has to offer

• A competitive salary, depending on experience
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays with additional entitlement for long service
• Enhanced Maternity benefits
• Monthly recognition awards
• Corporate membership at The Wild Place Project & The SS Great Britain
• 25% discount at our partner company PRIMA Leisure
• Corporate Gym Memberships
• Career Progression opportunities

If you are interested in discussing this role, please reach out to Dan Morris at Citadel Source.

Citadel Source is supporting our client in the recruitment of an Assistant Accountant based in East Bristol. This is a great opportunity for someone eager to build on their accounting experience and gain exposure to a wide range of financial processes.

The role

Reporting to the Management Accountant, you will support the day-to-day operations of the finance department. Duties will include maintaining accurate records, assisting with month-end tasks, and helping to ensure compliance with accounting standards.

About you

You will be AAT qualified or studying towards the qualification, with experience in general ledger accounting and a sound understanding of accounting principles. Strong attention to detail, good organisational skills, and proficiency in Excel are essential. This role offers excellent scope for development and the chance to grow your career within a supportive finance team.

As an Assistant Accountant, your role will include, but not be limited to:

• Conduct reconciliations of bank statements and other accounts as required
• Investigating and resolving any discrepancies
• Support the wider finance team during month-end procedures
• Processing supplier invoices and preparing payment runs and resolving supplier queries
• Raising sales invoices and issuing statements to customers
• Monitoring outstanding debts and following up on overdue payments
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation

What the client has to offer

• £25,000 - £30,000
• Hybrid working (3 days per week after training)
• Parking

If you are interested in this position, please reach out to Anna Wozniak at Citadel Source. 

Citadel Source are delighted to be working with an SME property business, based in central Bristol, who are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Finance Manager reporting to the Managing Director.

The role

This role will play a vital part within the organisation moving forward, bringing financial know how to a growing business, taking the reins from the current incumbent and continuing to drive financial efficiencies, controls and bringing a continued improvement approach to utilising data. This role will manage a small team of part qualified accountants.

About you

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant or qualified by experience and will have demonstrable experience working with small businesses, either in an advisory capacity (I.e. small practice working alongside multiple clients) or within a SME business in a leadership capacity, (such as a Finance Manager or Financial Controller) utilisation of smaller business systems such as Xero or Sage 50 is useful.

As a Finance Manager, your role will include, but not be limited to:

• Managing and developing a small accounting team
• Overseeing all financial processing systems, including Sales ledger, Purchase ledger
• Payroll, Cash & Bank, Office Management and General ledger, reporting directly to the Directors
• Quarterly VAT returns and P11D submissions
• Responsibility for the Finance IT systems - both infrastructure and application
• Monthly, quarterly and annual reporting on the companies, including the partnership and subsidiary companies (MI including P&L forecasting, cash flow forecasting and ad hoc reporting on various KPIs)
• Budgetary planning and control
• Manage the year-end audit process and preparation of statutory accounts
• Preparation of Financial information for third parties
• Treasury Management
• Accurate inventory/stock reporting
• Insurance renewals
• Capital asset management
• Carry out projects to reduce financial risks and improve efficiencies
• Provide accurate and useful financial data and data analysis to support strategic decision-making
• Research and report on factors influencing business performance
• Liaising with external stakeholders to ensure statutory reporting is delivered on time and seamlessly
• Arranging competitive sources of finance for the company's debt facilities
• Keeping abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation

What the client has to offer

• A salary of £50,000 - £60,000 per annum 
• Casual dress
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking

If you are interested in this role, please reach out to Oliver Price at Citadel Source.  

Citadel Source are delighted to be exclusively supporting an exciting and innovative SME in the search for an Interim Finance Manager on a 9-10 month FTC basis. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-evolving finance team at a pivotal point in the company’s strategic journey.

About you

As the Interim Finance Manager you will be responsible for helping the Head of Finance with the day-to-day running of the finance function, supporting through an exciting period of change.

As an Interim Finance Manager, your role will include, but not be limited to: 

• Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts for both internal and group-level reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in line with the month-end timetable
• Oversee timely completion of balance sheet reconciliations, maintaining financial integrity across all accounts
• Ensure full compliance with statutory reporting obligations, including submissions to HMRC, National Statistics, and other relevant regulatory bodies
• Support the production of statutory accounts, liaise with external auditors, and assist with bank reporting and corporation tax preparation
• Review and advise on complex accounting areas such as stock valuation and revenue recognition, working closely with the Head of Finance to uphold accounting standards
• Champion process improvements that enhance reporting quality, operational efficiency, and team output
• Collaborate with the Head of Finance to optimise ERP system (Business Central) functionality, driving automation and smarter workflows
• Maintain clear and comprehensive internal process documentation to support consistency and audit readiness
• Take on additional responsibilities as required by management, demonstrating flexibility and initiative
• Foster a collaborative team environment by sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and promoting a culture of mutual respect and continuous improvement

What we're looking for

• A qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent)
• Proven track record of operating within a management accounting position previously
• Previous experience in delivering change through improved processes, controls, and technology
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy and knowledge of applicable accounting standards
• Drive process improvements whilst improving the quality of outputs

What the client has to offer

• Salary benchmarked at circa £55-70k  
• Great benefits
• 2 days office / 3 days from home

Sound like a good fit?

For more information on this exciting opportunity, please apply or reach out to Dan Morris at dan@citadelsource.com

Citadel Source are delighted to be partnering with a well-established business based in the North Bristol area to recruit a Credit Controller. This role will naturally have a broad range of responsibilities and will support the Credit Control manager in helping the business through its next stage of growth.

About you

You will be an experienced professional with proven experience within Credit Control. You will have a strong background operating within a fast-paced and changing business environment, and take pride in the standard of your work. You will be able to work effectively as both an individual and as a team.

The role

As a Credit Controller, you will play a key role in managing the company's cash flow by ensuring timely payment of invoices and maintaining strong relationships with clients. You will be responsible for monitoring credit limits, chasing outstanding debts, and resolving payment issues in a professional and efficient manner.

As a Credit Controller, your role will include, but not be limited to:

• Follow end-to-end credit control processes
• Maintain and update clients’ accounts with BACS statements, remittance advice and credit card receipts
• Issue statements to customers and internal departments 
• Complete credit searches on new credit applications received 
• Provide invoices and reports for the sales department and clients 
• Issue month end invoicing 

What the client has to offer

• A salary level of up to £25,000 - £27,000
• Hybrid working policy (3 days per week for the right candidate)
• Opportunity to be coached by a hands on, experienced and knowledgeable credit control manager 

Sound like a good fit?

For more information on this exciting opportunity, please apply or reach out to Anna Wozniak on Anna@citadelsource.com