Citadel Source is pleased to be exclusively recruiting for a Management Accountant on behalf of a growing hospitality brand based in Cardiff.

The role

Reporting into the Finance Manager, this role will be responsible for the monthly preparation of management accounts across several different sites, owning the individual P&Ls and acting as a business partner to the General Managers. In addition, you will support the SLT in areas such as Sales, Marketing, and Operations, helping them better understand financial performance. You will support the Finance Manager with taking a fresh view of processes and controls currently in place, identifying areas of opportunity to streamline the finance function and drive efficiencies across the business.

About you

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious accountant looking for the next step in their career, who has prior management accounting experience operating across multiple sites.  You will have experience of supporting the implementation of process improvements and efficiencies, with a keen eye for continuous improvement. Ideally, you will be familiar with the transactional side of finance (AP/AR), in order to support the wider finance team when needed.

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

• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and performance reporting.
• Assist with variance analysis and provide meaningful insight into business performance.
• Support the preparation of annual statutory accounts and external audit processes.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of financial systems, controls and reporting processes.
• Support strategic projects and ad hoc commercial analysis as required.
• Take ownership of cashflow forecasting, reporting and liquidity management.
• Develop and maintain robust short and medium-term cashflow forecasts.
• Monitor daily cash positions and proactively report on any potential cash gaps.
• Provide regular cashflow reporting and variance analysis to senior management.
• Identify opportunities to improve cash conversion, strengthen working capital management and enhance forecasting accuracy.
• Act as a key contact for banking partners and monitor and maintain debt factoring facilities.
• Support the development of treasury policies, controls and best practices

What the client has to offer

• A salary of up to £50,000
• Hybrid model
• Broad exposure across financial reporting, commercial finance, treasury and operational finance
• Career development opportunities within a dynamic, growing brand 
• Close to local transport routes
• Free parking within 5 minutes walk of the office

If you are interested in discussing this role, please reach out to Jesse at jesse@citadelsource.com

Citadel Source is delighted to partner an evolving Engineering business to support the recruitment of their new Finance Manager.

The client

This business operates in the Engineering space, supporting the delivery of complex projects across the UK and internationally. With operations across multiple global markets, the business is involved across the full lifecycle of infrastructure delivery, from early-stage planning and cost control through to project delivery and programme management. The organisation is continuing to evolve and is currently undergoing a period of change and transformation, which brings a variety of exposure and opportunity, both now and for the future.

The role

The Finance Manager will join a global organisation as part of the UK finance function. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will manage a team of two Management Accountants and play a key role in delivering accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting across the UK business. It’s a broad and hands-on role covering UK management accounting, statutory compliance, group policy adherence and continuous improvement initiatives. You’ll also have the opportunity to support finance transformation projects across the wider group finance function. It’s a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong people manager to step into a role with ownership, visibility and influence within an evolving group environment.

About you

We’re looking for a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), with 3-5 years’ post-qualified experience gained within a large UK group or global organisation. You’ll have a strong technical grounding in management accounting and statutory reporting, alongside proven experience of leading teams and working in fast-paced, change-driven environments. You’ll be comfortable operating in the detail and at a higher strategic level, with attention to detail, sound judgement and strong communication skills. This is a role for someone who is proactive, adaptable and confident working with senior stakeholders, with a genuine interest in improving processes and mentoring junior colleagues.

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

• Line management and development of a team of 2 Management Accountants, supporting performance, progression and capability building
• Ownership and delivery of the UK month-end management accounting close in line with group timetables
• Preparation of accurate management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, provisions and other month-end adjustments
• Maintenance of strong balance sheet control, including ownership of key reconciliations and accounting judgements
• Delivery of high-quality management information, working closely with UK finance business partners to ensure issues are identified and resolved promptly
• Management of external audit processes for UK subsidiaries
• Preparation of statutory accounts for UK entities, supported by the Group financial control team
• Support for corporate tax and treasury teams in the preparation of annual corporation tax returns
• Ensuring compliance with group accounting policies and internal control frameworks
• Driving continuous improvement across the close process, reporting outputs and financial control
• Delivery of finance projects and wider group initiatives as required

What the client has to offer

• £60,000 - £70,000 base salary DOE
• Annual professional subscription payment
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle support
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme, pension and life assurance

Sound like a good fit?

If you are interested in discussing this role, please reach out to Grant Chalmers-Stevens - Grant@citadelsource.com at Citadel Source.

Citadel Source are delighted to be supporting a large international Engineering organisation operating within a complex multi-entity environment that is seeking a technically strong and commercially aware Group Financial Controller. Reporting to senior finance leadership, this role will play a key part in leading financial operations during a period of organisational change and continued growth. 

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of group financial reporting, consolidation, governance, and financial control activities within a dynamic and fast-paced business environment. The successful candidate will lead a qualified finance team whilst driving financial accuracy, process improvement, and strong control frameworks across the organisation. 

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

Group Reporting & Consolidation 

• Lead the monthly group reporting and consolidation process across multiple entities

• Coordinate and review intercompany reconciliations

• Ensure reporting deadlines are achieved, and accounting standards are consistently applied

• Maintain oversight of group balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls

• Support the year-end audit process and manage external auditor relationships

• Ensure consistency of accounting treatment and reporting across the wider business 

• Support maintenance and development of group reporting systems and financial data integrity 

• Work closely with FP&A and wider finance teams on reporting, forecasting, and cash flow activities

Financial Control & Compliance 

• Support preparation of statutory accounts and associated regulatory filings

• Assist with ongoing compliance and governance requirements across the organisation 

• Maintain and develop accounting policies, controls, and governance frameworks

• Ensure robust month-end close processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations 

• Review and strengthen internal financial controls and reporting accuracy

Leadership & Stakeholder Management 

• Manage, support, and develop members of the finance function, including qualified and part-qualified staff

• Assist with workload planning, performance management, and team development

• Prepare financial reporting packs and analysis for senior stakeholders

• Respond to finance-related queries across the business

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Support finance transformation and process improvement initiatives

• Drive operational efficiencies and improvements across finance processes and reporting 

• Undertake ad hoc financial analysis, reporting, and project-based work as required

About you  

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong technical accounting knowledge and experience operating within a complex, multi-entity environment. 

Candidates will ideally demonstrate:

• Strong group reporting and consolidation experience 

• Experience within financial control, governance, or group finance functions

• Previous experience managing or mentoring finance professionals

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• High attention to detail with the ability to work to tight deadlines

• Strong systems capability, including advanced Excel skills and exposure to finance/reporting systems

• A proactive and solutions-focused approach within a changing environment

What the client has to offer 

• Competitive salary package dependent on experience 

• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements 

• Generous holiday allowance 

• Pension scheme 

• Additional benefits  

Sound like a good fit? 
For more information on this exciting opportunity, please contact Citadel Source or reach out directly to Oliver Price at oliver@citadelsource.com. 

Citadel Source is delighted to partner a growing private equity-backed services business to support the recruitment of their new Commercial Finance Manager.

The client

Our client is a PE-backed Group operating across the UK. The organisation has experienced significant growth in recent years through both organic expansion and acquisition, and is now operating at scale with national coverage and a strong pipeline for continued development. It is in an exciting phase of integration and transformation, with a clear focus on professionalising systems and driving operational efficiency to support further growth.

The role

The Commercial Finance Manager will act as the senior finance person within a specialist operational division, reporting into the Divisional Finance Director with a dotted line to the site Managing Director. Based in Herefordshire, the role offers hybrid working, with some occasional travel to another UK site during onboarding and as needed. It’s a very hands-on, commercially focused role in a fast-paced, PE-backed business. You’ll be responsible for maintaining strong financial control, delivering clear and useful MI, and partnering closely with operational leaders to support day-to-day decisions. A big part of the job is helping drive performance, improving cash generation, clearing aged debt, and supporting better decision-making across the division.

About you

We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with significant post-qualified experience, ideally gained within a growing and acquisitive business. You'll have a solid grounding in technical accounting, balanced with practical experience of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and board reporting. As the Group continues to evolve, the environment will suit someone who enjoys improving processes and driving automation. Experience of enhancing reporting capabilities, particularly through the use of Power BI, would be a real advantage. This is a role for someone who's happy to roll up their sleeves and get into the detail when needed, while also being able to influence, challenge and build credibility with senior stakeholders.

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

• Ownership of monthly management accounts, month-end close and supporting reporting packs
• Leading budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting cycles, including scenario modelling and variance analysis
• Acting as a key business partner to operational and commercial teams to improve profitability and decision-making
• Ownership of weekly cash flow forecasting, working capital management and cash conversion improvements
• Monitoring contract-level performance, identifying underperforming areas and supporting margin improvement initiatives
• Enhancing management information, KPI reporting and Board-level reporting packs
• Strengthening financial controls, balance sheet integrity and compliance with accounting standards and Group policies
• Overseeing key finance processes including AP, AR and credit control performance
• Supporting statutory reporting, audit processes and VAT compliance requirements
• Driving continuous improvement across finance processes, systems and reporting tools

What the client has to offer

• Salary up to £65,000 DOE
• Employee discounts, wellbeing support and enhanced leave provisions
• Recognition programmes that celebrate individual and team contributions  
• Ongoing training and development opportunities 

Sound like a good fit?

If you are interested in discussing this role, please reach out to Grant Chalmers-Stevens - Grant@citadelsource.com at Citadel Source.

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 an 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 a 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 client has to offer

• Salary of circa £57,500
• Pension contribution of 7%
• 30 days annual leave
• 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

Sound like a good fit?

If you are interested in discussing this role, please reach out to Oliver Price – oliver@citadelsource.com at Citadel Source.

Citadel Source is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and highly regarded retail client in Cheltenham, who is seeking an experienced and hands-on Senior Finance Assistant to join their fast-paced business.

The role

This position requires someone who can hit the ground running, manage complex and high-volume finance processes, and provide accurate and timely reporting to support the wider business. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic organisation and play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance function.

About you

You will have previous experience in a similar finance operations role, with strong knowledge of both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes. You will also have experience managing or mentoring junior team members and be confident working within a high-volume finance environment. Ideally, you will have previous experience using QuickBooks and possess strong Excel skills. You will be proactive, adaptable and capable of integrating quickly into a busy business environment.

As a Senior Finance Assistant, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Manage month-end accounting, including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, and reconciliations
• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and bank reconciliations
• Supervise and support the Purchase Ledger Clerk
• Manage the company credit card programme and expense reporting
• Support the Finance Manager with ad hoc tasks and queries

What the client has to offer

• Salary of £35,000 - £40,000
• Full office-based role
• Free on-site parking
• Staff discount scheme

Sound like a good fit? 

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please reach out to Anna Wozniak (anna@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 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 is delighted to be working with a construction company based in the Emerson Green area, who are seeking a full-time Accounts Payable Manager. This is a permanent role, offered on a hybrid working basis.

About you

You will be an experienced Accounts Payable Manager reporting to the Financial Controller. To be successful in this role, you will have prior experience managing a large team and overseeing the end-to-end accounts payable process. Ideally, you will have experience within a construction environment and possess a good understanding of CIS regulations.

As an Accounts Payable Manager, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: 

• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring accurate and timely payments
• Lead, mentor, and develop the AP team
• Implement and maintain AP policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve payment discrepancies
• Monitor cash flow and schedule payments efficiently
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to resolve queries
• Prepare AP reports and support month-end/year-end closing activities
• Drive process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance

What the client has to offer

• A salary between £40,000 and £45,000
• Parking provided
• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
• Annual bonus

Sound like a good fit? 

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