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Citadel Source are pleased to be recruiting a Finance Manager for a values‑driven third sector organisation headquartered In central Bristol. This is a senior role within the finance function, created to support the Head of Finance and Finance Director and to strengthen financial control, reporting and governance, as well as supporting on driving further commercial insight as the organisation continues to evolve and grow.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to play a key leadership role, ensuring high‑quality financial information, strong compliance and continuous improvement across the finance function. 

The Role

Reporting into the Head of Finance this role will lead key areas of the finance function on a day‑to‑day basis, with responsibility for Management Accounts, overseeing monthly reporting, year‑end statutory accounts, regulatory returns and financial control, while leading and developing a high‑performing finance team.

The role will work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, providing insight, challenge and assurance, and deputising for senior finance leaders when required.

About You

This opportunity will suit a fully qualified accountant with strong technical accounting expertise and experience or understanding of working in a regulated or complex environment. You will have a collaborative mindset and be comfortable balancing operational delivery with strategic improvement.

The successful candidate will be a pastoral people manager who enjoys developing others, improving ways of working and ensuring deadlines are met without compromising quality. A strong sense of purpose, integrity and commitment to inclusion will be key to success in this role as well as the ability to drive performance and accountability.

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

• Leading the preparation and review of monthly Management Accounts, ensuring accuracy, insight and timely delivery
• Managing and developing the Management Accounts team
• Supporting with the budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes, with the ability to challenge assumptions and improve accuracy.

• Preparing, reviewing and presenting management information, KPIs and performance insights to senior stakeholders.

• Providing financial insight, performance commentary and variance analysis to senior stakeholders
• Acting as a key business partner, supporting decision‑making across the organisation
• Leading the preparation of year‑end statutory accounts and supporting audit activity
• Completing, reviewing and submitting regulatory and statutory returns
• Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring strong financial control and integrity
• Overseeing VAT compliance and providing guidance across the organisation
• Managing rent setting and rent increase processes, ensuring transparency and compliance
• Leading finance improvement and transformation initiatives to improve efficiency and best practice
• Acting as finance system champion, working with IT to optimise system use and controls
• Supporting the Head of Finance and Finance Director with ad hoc analysis, queries and projects

What the organisation has to offer

• Salary of circa £57,500
• Pension contribution of 7%
• 30 days holiday
• A senior finance leadership role with real impact and visibility
• The opportunity to support a mission‑led organisation delivering meaningful social outcomes
• A strong focus on values, inclusion and professional development
• Supportive leadership and opportunities to influence and shape financial practice
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working

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

Citadel Source are delighted to be working exclusively with a well-established and growing organisation to recruit a Transactional Finance Manager to lead core finance operations and drive process improvement across the function. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take ownership of transactional finance, lead a team, and play a key role in improving efficiency, controls, and performance.

About you

You’re an experienced transactional finance leader who enjoys improving processes, leading teams, and ensuring everything runs efficiently and accurately.

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

• Full ownership of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
• Overseeing employee expenses, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing
• Managing cash flow through effective oversight of payables and receivables
• Leading and developing the AP team to drive performance and accountability
• Ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and supplier payments
• Managing credit control processes to reduce aged debt and improve cash collection
• Owning cash reconciliations and investigating discrepancies
• Driving process improvements, automation, and efficiencies across finance operations
• Acting as a key finance contact for the wider business, supporting stakeholders with processes and queries
• Maintaining and enforcing finance policies, controls, and governance

What the client is looking for

• Proven experience in a Finance Operations or Transactional Finance Manager role
• Strong background across AP, AR, and expenses
• Experience managing and developing finance teams
• A solid understanding of financial controls, processes, and compliance
• A track record of driving process improvements and efficiencies
• Confidence working with and influencing stakeholders across the business
• Strong systems experience (ERP systems such as Dynamics 365 or similar)
• Good Excel and data analysis skills
• AAT Level 4 (or equivalent) preferred

What the client has to offer

• Salary of up to £45,000 + discretionary bonus up to 10%
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office - Gloucestershire)
• Free parking on-site
• Free gym access on-site
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Opportunity to lead and shape a key finance function
• Exposure to process improvement and transformation initiatives
• A collaborative environment with strong stakeholder interaction

Sound like a good fit?

If you are interested in this position, please reach out to Harry Harvey - harry@citadelsource.com at Citadel Source.

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Citadel Source is partnering with a growing organisation in the East Bristol area to recruit an Assistant Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a strong opportunity for a recent graduate who has completed a placement year, or for an AAT student, who is keen to develop a career in finance within a supportive and collaborative environment.

About you

We are looking for a proactive, reliable individual with a strong sense of responsibility and a solid work ethic. You should be someone who enjoys working towards both personal and shared team objectives. Strong communication skills are essential, along with a positive attitude and the ability to work effectively with others.

The role

In the role of Assistant Accountant, you will work closely with the Management Accountant and provide support with the month-end close process. You will be involved in a variety of accounting and finance tasks, gaining valuable, practical experience across different areas of finance. This position is ideal for someone looking to build confidence and capability in month-end reporting, particularly a recent graduate with placement experience or an AAT studier seeking their next step.

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

• Support the production of management accounts
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations for each period
• Support the analysis of the management accounts
• Preparation of accruals and prepayments
• Posting journals

What the client has to offer

• A salary level of £26,000 to £28,000
• Hybrid working policy (2 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 supporting a growing client in the East Bristol area with the appointment of a Finance Assistant . This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate with a placement year or an AAT studier looking to build a career in finance within a supportive environment.

About you

We are looking for a hands-on and motivated individual with a strong work ethic, who takes pride in achieving both personal and team goals. You will be enthusiastic, committed, and an excellent communicator who can work effectively as part of a team. 

The role

As a Finance Assistant, you will gain hands-on experience across a wide range of accounting and finance activities.

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

• Processing and coding purchase invoices - matching invoices to purchase orders where required
• Dealing with supplier queries and resolving issues
• Credit card reconciliation
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Helping prepare supplier payment runs
• Keeping supplier records accurate and up to date
• Helping with month-end tasks 
• Providing general support to the finance team

What the client has to offer

• A salary level of £26,000 to £28,000
• Hybrid working policy (2 days per week for the right candidate)
• Study Support
• 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 supporting a fast-growing hospitality business that is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join a high-performing finance team and help scale and professionalise the finance function. This is a key role offering exposure to senior leadership and the chance to influence strategic decision-making.

The role
The successful candidate will support the senior leadership team across various departments, driving commercial performance and operational efficiency.

As a Finance Business Partner, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting for headcount and overheads, identifying risks and opportunities to EBITDA targets
• Run monthly/quarterly reviews with cost centre owners to improve cost control and ensure spending targets are met 
• Enhance planning and reporting capabilities, including development of Workday Adaptive Planning 
• Deliver insightful financial reporting and analysis on overhead trends, performance, and efficiency improvements
• Support implementation of multi-dimensional P&L reporting
• Act as a finance business partner to senior leadership, providing insight, challenge, and support on strategic decisions and ad-hoc requests

What the client is looking for

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to model complex financial data
• Competent in IT systems (Workday Adaptive Planning & Power BI preferred)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence non-financial stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills, logical approach, and attention to detail
• Self-motivated, resilient, and able to manage tight deadlines
• Proven ability to partner effectively with non-Finance leaders, influence senior management and foster accountability 

What the client has to offer

• Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 
• Discretionary bonus structure
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays 
• Hybrid working: Minimum 2 days in office
• 5% employer pension contribution

Sound like a good fit?
To apply or find out more, please contact Jesse - jesse@citadelsource.com at Citadel Source.

Citadel Source are delighted to be supporting a fast-growing hospitality business that is seeking a Finance Process & Change Lead to join a high-performing finance team and help scale and professionalise the finance function. This is a key role to support the continued growth of the business via driving improvements by delivering efficient processes & controls. 

The role
The successful candidate will support the senior leadership team across various departments by understanding existing processes & designing new processes to drive the business forward. 

As a Finance Process & Change Lead, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Proactively identifying existing inefficiencies and control risks, designing process and control enhancements, planning the steps required to deliver these and implementing the changes required
• Ensuring greater process consistency across our different locations and teams
• Automating manual tasks wherever possible to improve efficiency
• Creating long-lasting solutions rather than short-term fixes - ensuring processes are embedded, repeatable and scalable
• Developing reporting enhancements and the changes to existing processes and systems necessary to deliver these
• Evaluation and implementation of new finance systems to support better ways of working (e.g. expense management solutions, payroll systems, etc.)

What the client is looking for

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
• Advanced Excel skills with familiarity working with financial systems
• Strong background in Financial Control & Management Accounting 
• Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal with the ability to explain new & improved processes
• Strong organisational skills, logical approach, and attention to detail
• Self-motivated, resilient, and able to manage tight deadlines
• Proven ability to partner effectively with non-Finance leaders, influence senior management and foster accountability 

What the client has to offer

• Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 
• Discretionary bonus structure
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays 
• Hybrid working: Minimum 2 days in office
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Will consider part-time 

Sound like a good fit?
To apply or find out more, please contact Jesse - jesse@citadelsource.com at Citadel Source.

Citadel Source are delighted to be seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Assistant to join our client in the North Bristol area on a 9-month FTC. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in transactional finance within a fast-paced and supportive environment.

About you

You will have strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills, and you will be a confident communicator with a customer-focused approach. You will play a key role in managing the company’s debtor ledger, ensuring timely payments, maintaining strong relationships with clients, and supporting the smooth operation of the transactional function. 

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

• Generation of all sales ledger invoices
• Processing and reconciliation of client self-bills
• Dispatch of client statements on a regular basis
• Assist in month end process as required 
• Preparation of information and deal with queries related to annual audit
• Adhoc finance related tasks

What the client has to offer

• A salary of £27,000 - £30,000 per annum 
• Hybrid working (after probation)
• Parking on site

Sound like a good fit? 

If you are interested in this position, please reach out to Anna Wozniak - anna@citadelsource.com at Citadel Source.

Citadel Source are pleased to be working exclusively with a well-established and highly respected FMCG brand who is looking to appoint an Accounts Receivable Lead to join their growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of the AR function within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

About you

You will have previous experience in Accounts Receivable or Credit Control, ideally with some exposure to leading processes and mentoring others. You will have strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities, alongside being a confident communicator who can build relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders. You will bring a proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Strong Excel skills are essential, and experience with ERP systems would be beneficial.

The role

Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end Accounts Receivable process, ensuring timely collection of cash, maintaining strong customer relationships, and driving process improvements.

As a Accounts Receivable Lead, your role will include, but not be limited to:

• Manage the full Accounts Receivable cycle, including invoicing, cash allocation, and collections
• Take ownership of the sales ledger, ensuring accuracy and timely reconciliation
• Proactively manage and reduce aged debt, following up with customers where required
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders and external customers
• Produce regular AR reports, including debtor analysis and cash flow forecasting
• Support with month-end processes, including reconciliations and reporting
• Identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiency and reduce risk
• Assist with query resolution and ensure a high standard of customer service

What the client has to offer

• Salary up to £35,000
• Hybrid working – only 2 days per week in the office
• Opportunity to take ownership and make a real impact within a recognised brand
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Clear progression opportunities

Sound like a good fit?

If you are interested in this position, please reach out to Harry Harvey - harry@citadelsource.com at Citadel Source.

Citadel Source are delighted to be supporting a growing manufacturing business in the search for a dynamic and commercially astute Financial Analyst. This is a great opportunity to be a key cog in an exciting growth period for the business. 

The role

This role offers a great mixture of data analytics, financial modelling and commercial exposure across the business. 

As a Financial Analyst, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Ensure that appropriate internal and external controls and financial accounting standards are adhered to in the preparation and completion of month end journals and reports to safeguard business assets.
• Support the organisations budgeting and forecasting process, including but not limited to data gathering and analysis to feed into site and group reporting.
• Track Capex spend to Budget, both generally and against significant specific projects, and support the business with appropriate reporting.
• 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
• Managing stock & inventory 
• Supporting the company’s annual audit process by maintaining accurate and detailed audit trails and supporting audit queries.
• Develop efficiencies of travel logistics of stock

What the client is looking for

• Part/Newly Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) 
• Previous experience in the manufacturing industry
• 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 the ability to meet exact deadlines
• Mixture of analytical, commercial and persuasion skills

What the client has to offer

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Salary up to £50kp/a
• Bonus Structure 

Sound like a good fit?

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