Citadel Source is delighted to be partnering with a well-recognised brand based in the Trowbridge area, who are seeking a Management Accountant to join their team.

The role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible to provide timely, accurate, and insightful financial information to support strategic decision-making, budgeting, and business performance analysis. They will play a key role in driving efficiency and financial control across the organisation. 

About you

You are a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) with solid management accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and confidence working with non-finance teams.

As the Management Accountant your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Prepare monthly management accounts with clear variance analysis
• Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, and financial models
• Analyse performance, highlighting risks, opportunities, and trends
• Provide financial guidance to support managerial decision-making
• Produce reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Support cost analysis, pricing, and profitability initiatives
• Drive process improvements and enhance financial reporting

What the client has to offer

• A salary level of £50,000 to £60,000
• Hybrid working policy (3 days per week for the right candidate)
• Parking on site 

Sound like a good fit?

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

Citadel Source is delighted to be partnering with a well-recognised brand based in the Trowbridge area, who are seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to join their team.

About you

You will be a hands-on, driven individual with a strong work ethic, who takes pride in achieving both personal and team goals. To be successful in this role, you will have prior month-end experience and be either AAT qualified or part-qualified CIMA/ACCA, with strong Excel skills.

The role

The Assistant Management Accountant will work closely with the Management Accountant. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the month-end process and ensuring the timely and accurate production of financial information.

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

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
• Support budget preparation and forecasting activities
• Post accruals, prepayments and journal entries accurately and in a timely manner
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances
• Provide analysis and commentary on financial performance to support decision-making
• Assist with year-end and audit processes
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insight and support

What the client has to offer

• A salary level of £35,000 to £40,000
• Hybrid working policy (3 days per week for the right candidate)
• Parking on site 

Sound like a good fit?

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

Citadel Source are delighted to be partnering exclusively with Clarks to recruit a high-calibre Global Director of External Reporting & Accounting to be based at their head office in Street, Somerset. 

About the client

Founded in 1825 by brothers James and Cyrus Clark, Clarks has been synonymous with craftsmanship, innovation, and timeless style for nearly 200 years. From the invention of the sheepskin slipper to iconic designs such as the Desert Boot™ and Wallabee™, Clarks has consistently redefined footwear while staying true to its heritage. Today, the brand remains a global leader — blending tradition with innovation through cutting-edge comfort technologies, sustainable design practices, and creative collaborations with cultural icons and thought leaders. With 2025 marking Clarks’ bicentennial year, this is an incredibly exciting time to join a business that continues to shape the future of footwear while celebrating its legacy of craft, comfort, and progress.

The role

This global leadership role will oversee Clarks’ external reporting and accounting operations across both the UK and Malaysia, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of the Group’s financial reporting.

As Global Director of External Reporting & Accounting, you will lead a high-performing international team and act as a key liaison with auditors, regulatory bodies, and senior stakeholders. You’ll ensure robust financial governance, timely and accurate statutory reporting, and effective risk management, while also taking ownership of the Group’s global tax strategy and compliance. Reporting to senior leadership, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the organisation’s financial infrastructure, influencing strategic decisions, and supporting Clarks’ continued global growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading global accounting and external reporting teams across the UK and Malaysia, ensuring timely and accurate financial close processes
• Managing the preparation and consolidation of Group statutory accounts under IFRS and overseeing audits across multiple international subsidiaries
• Acting as a key liaison with the Audit Committee, preparing accounting judgement papers and presenting financial and tax updates
• Owning the Group Accounting Manual and ensuring compliance with international accounting standards
• Providing accounting and tax guidance for expansion projects in new markets and channels
• Leading the Group’s corporate and indirect tax strategy, compliance, and planning activities - including transfer pricing and Pillar 2 readiness
• Supporting treasury, budgeting, and forecasting processes with accurate and timely financial insight
• Driving continuous improvement across financial systems, controls, and reporting processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and transparency
• Partnering closely with the parent company to align cost reporting, compliance, and financial governance frameworks

About you

You’ll be a qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, CA or equivalent) with a strong technical grounding in financial reporting and global tax strategy. With experience gained in complex, multi-jurisdictional environments — ideally including time within a Big Four firm — you’ll bring both strategic vision and operational excellence to this role.

You will be confident presenting to senior executives and the Audit Committee, adept at navigating complex regulatory landscapes, and comfortable leading international teams. With exceptional stakeholder management skills, you’ll combine commercial acumen with the highest standards of integrity and attention to detail.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven background in financial management, accounting policy, and corporate tax strategy
• Experience managing global audits and implementing robust internal controls
• Deep understanding of IFRS and international reporting frameworks
• Exposure to transfer pricing, multi-jurisdictional compliance, and global mobility considerations
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with large ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
• Demonstrated ability to mentor teams and collaborate effectively across geographies
• Strong balance between strategic thinking and hands-on execution

What the Client Offers

• Competitive executive-level salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working arrangements (with flexibility around onsite presence in Street, Somerset)
• Opportunity to lead a global team within an iconic, heritage-rich brand
• A pivotal role in shaping financial governance during Clarks’ landmark 200th year
• Occasional international travel (1–2 times per year)

If you are a senior finance professional seeking a global leadership opportunity within a world-renowned brand, we’d love to hear from you. Please reach out to Oliver Price at Citadel Source at oliver@citadelsource.com for a confidential discussion.

Citadel Source is delighted to be partnering with a leading FMCG business to support the search for their new Financial Controller.

The role

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a fast-growing FMCG organisation headquartered in Central Bristol. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will play a pivotal role in strengthening financial control, driving performance, and supporting the delivery of the company’s strategic objectives in a fast-paced environment. Working as part of the SMT, you will lead the management accounting, reporting, and control for the Finance function, ensuring accurate and insightful reporting, strong compliance, and the continual improvement of financial processes.

About you

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with demonstrable post-qualification experience within FMCG, manufacturing, or similar fast-paced environments. The role suits a strong leader who thrives in a collaborative setting, with excellent technical knowledge, commercial awareness, and a passion for driving both accuracy and efficiency. You will have a proven track record of developing teams, improving processes, and delivering high-quality financial insight in dynamic and fast-paced environments.

As the Financial Controller, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead, mentor and develop the Management Accounts and Reporting teams to deliver timely, accurate, and value-adding analysis
• Ensure the finance function is structured and resourced effectively to meet business needs
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement

• Oversee the month-end close process and deliver high-quality management reporting with insightful variance analysis
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards and statutory requirements
• Maintain robust internal controls, financial policies, and governance frameworks
• Act as the key point of contact for external auditors and tax advisors

• Coordinate the annual budget and quarterly reforecasting cycles, integrating detailed operational and commercial inputs.
• Provide strategic financial insight to support decision-making across the business.

• Partner with the Operations and FP&A teams to identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement
• Lead or support key finance projects, including systems improvement, process automation, and performance enhancement initiatives

What the client offers

• £75,000 – £85,000 per annum
• Hybrid working
• Opportunities for progression within a growing brand

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please reach out to Grant Chalmers-Stevens at Citadel Source. 

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 looking for an experienced Part-Time Credit Controller to join our client based in the South Gloucestershire area. This is a permanent hybrid role, working 25 hours per week across five days, ideal for someone looking for reduced or school hours.

About you

You’ll have solid experience in Credit Control, with a proven track record in a fast-paced, changing business environment. You take pride in delivering high-quality work and can work well both independently and as part of a team.

The role

As a Credit Controller, you’ll play a key role in managing the company’s cash flow, making sure invoices are paid on time and building strong relationships with clients. You’ll monitor credit limits, chase outstanding payments, and handle any payment queries efficiently and professionally.

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

• Managing the full credit control process
• Updating client accounts with BACS statements, remittance advice and credit card receipts
• Sending statements to customers and internal teams
• Carrying out credit checks on new credit applications
• Providing invoices and reports for the sales team and clients

What the client has to offer

• A salary level of £28,000 to £32,000 (FTE)
• Part-time 25h per week
• Hybrid (3 days in the office)
• On-site parking

Sound like a good fit?

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

Citadel Source is partnering with a growing retail brand in Somerset to recruit a Financial Accountant for a 12 month fixed term contract. To be successful, you should be available to start immediately or on a very short notice. The right candidate will possess strong technical accounting knowledge and enjoy detail. Our client is open to offering the role at 0.6 FTE (three days per week). 

The role

The primary purpose of this position is to manage consolidations for the organisation and prepare the monthly reporting pack.  

About you

To be successful, you will need proven experience in group consolidations and reporting. You will have strong technical accounting knowledge and will be a part-qualified/ qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA). You should have excellent analytical skills, with the ability to work with large data sets and present your findings clearly to both finance and non-finance colleagues. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential, and ideally you will also have a working knowledge of complex financial systems. 

As a Financial Accountant, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Responsible for the initial preparation of the monthly group consolidation
• Oversee systems processes, month end reconciliations and financial reporting
• Preparation of assigned schedules in monthly and year-end reporting pack
• Review of fixed asset ownership report
• Regular review of the group fixed asset register for discrepancies and disposals 
• Ad-hoc project work as requested by Financial Controller

What the client has to offer

• A competitive salary
• Hybrid working

Sound like a good fit?

For more information on this exciting opportunity, please apply or reach out to Anna Wozniak at Citadel Source.

Citadel Source are delighted to work with a well-established business in the North Bristol area seeking a detail-oriented and strategically minded Finance Analyst to join their team.

About you

You will be a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant with advanced Excel proficiency and strong financial modelling expertise. You will demonstrate excellent analytical skills, supported by proven commercial experience, and will have a solid background in delivering timely and accurate reports.

The role

The main purpose of this role is to support the development and maintenance of reports that meet the needs of the business, helping to drive performance and identify areas for improvement. You will assist the business area in developing annual budgets and forecasts, contribute to the reporting of financial performance, and ensure that financial controls are operating effectively.

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

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes
• Provide insightful financial analysis to support business decisions
• Reconcile key accounts and ensure data accuracy across systems
• Collaborate with business partners to monitor performance and identify improvement opportunities
• Support the finance team with ad hoc analysis and project work 

What the client has to offer

• A salary level of £35,000 to £40,000
• Hybrid working policy (2 days per week for the right candidate)
• Parking on site 

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

Citadel Source is supporting a well-established client in the North Bristol area in appointing a Credit Controller to join a friendly team. Our client is seeking someone who demonstrates exceptional communication skills and has a keen attention to detail.

About you

You will have a background in customer service and/or credit control, you will be assertive and be able to influence others with strong communication skills. Crucial requirements for this role include exceptional telephone manners, meeting monthly KPIs, and the ability to handle customer enquiries confidently. For the right individual, this is a great opportunity to obtain further finance experience.

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

• Chasing due debts and verifying ledger balances
• To monitor and manage incoming queries and disputes
• To review and allocate payments
• Manage your own ledger with a monthly target of aged debt in mind
• Build excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Query resolution via telephone and email
• When necessary, negotiating repayment plans with compassion for customers facing financial challenges

What the client has to offer

• A salary level of £24,000 to £27,000
• Hybrid working policy (2 days a week in office) 
• Parking on site 
• Great benefits

Sound like a good fit?

For more information on this exciting opportunity, please apply or reach out to Jesse at Citadel Source.