Citadel Source are delighted to be partnering with an award-winning SME construction business in Somerset, currently looking to appoint an Assistant Accountant to support both the finance and commercial operations teams. This is a broad and varied opportunity sitting between transactional finance and commercial project support, offering strong exposure across the business and the chance to play a key role in supporting operational efficiency and project delivery.

About you

You are someone with a strong accounting foundation who also enjoys the commercial side of a business. You’re comfortable working across multiple teams, supporting operational processes, and getting involved wherever needed within a fast-paced SME environment. You enjoy variety in your role and are proactive in identifying ways to improve processes and support the wider business.

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

• Supporting purchase order management and financial administration
• Processing supplier and subcontractor invoices accurately and efficiently
• Supporting day-to-day bookkeeping and transactional finance activities
• Assisting with project monitoring including project costs, valuations, and payments
• Supporting commercial teams with financial and operational administration
• Tracking project variations and identifying opportunities for efficiencies or savings
• Supporting final accounts and post-project financial analysis
• Helping manage project documentation and commercial reporting
• Supporting both finance and operational teams with reporting and administration
• Running reports and supporting data analysis where required
• Assisting with process improvement initiatives across finance and operations
• Supporting future automation and AI-led process improvements across the business

What the client is looking for

• Previous experience within an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant, or similar finance role
• General bookkeeping knowledge (AAT Level 3 or qualified by experience advantageous)
• Strong Excel skills, ideally including pivot tables
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively across finance and operational teams
• A proactive and flexible approach within a growing SME environment
• Construction or project-led business exposure highly desirable
• Commercial awareness and confidence supporting operational stakeholders

What the client has to offer:

• Salary of circa £35,000 per annum
• Hybrid working model
• Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders including the Finance Director
• Broad exposure across both finance and commercial operations
• Varied role within a supportive and growing SME environment
• Opportunity to support process improvements and operational efficiencies across the business

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 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 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.

Citadel Source are delighted to be partnering with a leading PLC, undergoing an exciting period of growth and transformation, now looking to appoint a Commercial Analyst to support their regional operations. This is a high-impact role sitting at the heart of the business, where you’ll use data and insight to influence key commercial decisions, improve performance, and support long-term growth strategy.

About you

You’re a commercially minded analyst who enjoys getting under the skin of the data and using it to influence real business decisions. You’re confident working with senior stakeholders and aren’t afraid to challenge thinking where needed. 

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

• Developing a full understanding of regional and market performance
• Analysing customer trends and revenue drivers to support forecasting and planning
• Providing data-led insight to influence senior decision-making
• Evaluating pricing strategies and identifying opportunities for optimisation
• Supporting budgets and forecasts across volume, revenue, and yield
• Assessing new initiatives and funding streams, making recommendations on future strategy
• Producing clear, actionable insights from multiple data sources
• Building strong relationships across Finance and the wider business 

What the client is looking for

• Experience in a commercial or analytical role, ideally within a data-rich environment
• Strong ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insight
• Confidence in presenting to and influencing senior stakeholders
• A naturally curious and inquisitive mindset, always looking to improve and optimise
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong technical skills, including advanced Excel and Power BI

What the client has to offer

• Salary of £40,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience)
• Hybrid working - typically 3 days in the office (flexible on days)
• Opportunity to join a data-rich environment where you can shape how insight is used commercially
• Exposure to senior leadership and real influence on business decisions 

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 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 student 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 - 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. 

Citadel Source is proud to be working with a well-established and highly regarded client based in the Bristol Centre area in their search for a skilled and motivated Senior Client Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team, where the successful candidate will play an important role in managing service charge accounts, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and building strong relationships with clients.

About you

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive individual to oversee all aspects of service charge accounting across a varied portfolio. You will have excellent communication skills and be confident building positive working relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders. Previous experience in client accounting and/or service charge accounting would be highly beneficial. Ideally, you will be part or newly qualified ACCA/CIMA with a solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.

The role

This role involves working closely with property managers, clients, and other stakeholders to ensure the accurate and timely reporting, budgeting, and reconciliation of service charge accounts. You will be responsible for maintaining clear communication with all parties, resolving any discrepancies or queries efficiently, and ensuring financial records are kept in line with company policies and regulatory requirements. You will also provide insightful financial reports, analyse data, and support the preparation of service charge budgets to help ensure the smooth financial management of the properties within your portfolio.

As a Senior Client Accountant, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Preparing and managing service charge budgets, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation
• Reconciliation of rent ledgers and payment of funds to clients
• Preparation and audit of VAT reports and client statements
• Service charge accounts and property balance sheets
• Liaising with property managers to provide financial reports and updates
• Ensuring compliance with relevant property and financial regulations
• Handling client and tenant queries relating to service charges

What the client has to offer

• A salary of £35,000 to £40,000
• Hybrid working policy (3 days per week from home after probation)
• Study support

Sound like a good fit? 

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

Citadel Source is delighted to partner with a Gloucester-based professional services business to support the recruitment of an Interim Finance Manager on a 3–4 month contract.

A bit about our client...

Our client is an established international business operating across multiple regions. They work with a broad client base and are known for delivering high-quality services within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

The role

This is an opportunity for an experienced interim finance professional to join the business, covering the departing incumbent and the newly appointed permanent candidate’s notice period. engagement. You will take ownership of day-to-day financial operations, helping to clear existing backlogs, improve processes, and bring structure and efficiency to the finance function. Working in a hands-on capacity, this role will suit someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves in a fast-paced environment.

About you

You’ll be an experienced interim finance professional who can hit the ground running and quickly get up to speed. Ideally, you’ll be fully qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) and have previous experience working at Finance Manager or senior finance level within a fast-paced, service-led environment. This role suits someone who is comfortable working with senior stakeholders, improving financial processes, and working at pace.

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

• Managing day-to-day financial operations and ensuring strong financial controls are maintained
• Reviewing monthly financial reporting, reconciliations, and control account movements
• Managing relationships with outsourced finance providers to ensure service quality and accountability
• Supporting quarterly forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning processes
• Monitoring cash flow, bad debt exposure, and multi-currency financial activity
• Supporting partnership profit share calculations and related reporting activities
• Reviewing revenue recognition and resolving discrepancies across financial data
• Supporting payroll oversight, compliance activities, and external reporting requirements
• Driving continuous improvement across finance processes, systems, and reporting tools
• Identifying opportunities for automation and simplification across finance operations
• Producing insightful financial analysis to support strategic and commercial decision-making
• Supporting and advising stakeholders across the wider business on finance-related matters
• Maintaining process documentation and supporting knowledge transfer across the organisation

What the client has to offer

• Competitive salary or day rate
• Hybrid working arrangement

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.