Citadel Source are delighted to be supporting a well-known business in the North Bristol area in the search for a commercially focused and analytical Finance Analyst. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to play a key role in driving commercial insight and supporting strategic decision-making within a fast-paced and evolving organisation.

About you

You will be highly analytical with strong numerical skills and the ability to translate data into meaningful commercial insight. Confident working with both financial and non-financial stakeholders, you will enjoy partnering across the business to influence decision-making and improve performance. With strong Excel capability and a proactive mindset, you will be comfortable handling large data sets, identifying trends, and challenging assumptions to drive better commercial outcomes.

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

• Producing detailed commercial analysis to support strategic and operational decisions
• Delivering insight on margins, pricing, stock levels and business performance
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and performance tracking processes
• Analysing trends and identifying risks and opportunities across the business
• Partnering with operational and procurement teams to align forecasts with demand
• Maintaining accurate financial and operational data within internal systems
• Supporting senior stakeholders with ad-hoc analysis and reporting

What the client has to offer

• A salary of £35,000 – £40,000 per annum
• The opportunity to join a well-established and recognised business
• A commercially focused role with real influence across the organisation
• On-site parking

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 fast-growing retail business in recruiting a Financial Accountant. This is a key role within a high-performing finance team, helping to scale and professionalise the finance function.

The role

The Financial Accountant will play a critical role in delivering accurate financial reporting, strong controls, and audit-ready outputs in a private equity-backed environment. You will work closely with senior finance leadership and operational teams, taking ownership of core accounting processes while supporting commercial decision-making. This role suits a technically strong accountant who thrives under high expectations, enjoys detail-focused work, and values being part of a high-performing finance team.

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

• Own the month-end close process and deliver accurate management accounts to tight deadlines
• Prepare month-end journals and balance sheet reconciliations
• Produce statutory accounts and manage the year-end audit process
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax, and regulatory requirements
• Prepare information for corporation tax returns and manage payments on account
• Prepare and review VAT returns; liaise with external advisors
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and private equity reporting requirements
• Partner with operational and commercial teams to provide financial insight and challenge
• Identify and implement process and control improvements
• Support finance system enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage the transactional finance team

What the client is looking for 

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or finalist with strong experience)
• Proven experience in a practice or similar role
• Strong technical accounting and statutory reporting knowledge
• Comfortable analysing data, with strong Excel skills
• Able to work to pace and manage competing deadlines
• Commercially aware, proactive, and detail-focused
• Strong communicator, confident engaging with all levels of the business

What the client offers

• Competitive salary of up to £55,000 per annum 
• Hybrid working - office & home-based flexibility
• Opportunity to work within a high-performing finance team
• Role with genuine impact in a growing business

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. 

Citadel Source is partnering with a successful, well-known company based in the Bristol area to recruit an experienced Payroll Associate to join their payroll team.

The role

In this role, you’ll play a crucial part in managing and administering rewards programs, supporting payroll operations, and helping shape the future of in-house payroll management. The role is based on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility to go permanent for the right individual. 

About you 

To succeed in this role, you will need prior experience in a similar position and a strong understanding of payroll. You will be detail-oriented, organised and have strong communication skills.

As a Payroll Associate, your role will include, but not be limited to: 

• Monthly payroll administration support to include new starters, leavers and benefit changes
• Update and maintain the benefits portal 
• Assist with year end transactions, including P60's, etc 
• Monitoring the payroll inbox and acting on queries and escalation 
• Any other payroll duties as required
• Assist the Payroll Manager in aligning outsourced payrolls and integrating them in-house

What the client has to offer

• A salary level up to £33,000 per annum 
• Hybrid working 
• Parking on-site 
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays 

Sound like a good fit?

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

Citadel Source are pleased to be partnering with a privately owned organisation in the recruitment of a Head of Finance on a permanent basis, based in Newport. The business is a well-established, multi-entity operation with a strong trading history and an experienced senior leadership team. Operating in a fast-paced commercial environment, the organisation continues to invest in its people, systems and processes to support ongoing growth and long-term stability.

The role 

This role offers a rare opportunity to join a business at a pivotal stage of its development, working closely with senior management to provide clear financial leadership, robust control and meaningful commercial insight. The position is suited to an individual seeking a long-term role where they can influence strategy, develop the finance function and progress their career as the business evolves. The role of the Head of Finance is to take ownership of financial management and control across the organisation, leading the finance team and delivering high-quality reporting, forecasting and analysis to support effective decision-making.

As a Head of Finance, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Overall responsibility for financial management, reporting and control
• Preparation of monthly management accounts and performance reporting for senior stakeholders
• Budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities
• Cashflow management and short- to medium-term forecasting
• Leadership and development of the finance team
• Review, development and maintenance of financial controls and processes
• Financial analysis to support operational and strategic decisions
• Balance sheet oversight, including reconciliations and reviews
• Preparation and submission of statutory and regulatory returns
• Liaison with external stakeholders, including auditors, banks and advisors
• Support on funding, finance and commercial initiatives
• Ad-hoc project work and continuous improvement activity

About you

You will be a confident, hands-on finance professional who enjoys working in close partnership with senior stakeholders in an owner-managed or SME-style environment.

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong technical accounting and reporting capability
• Commercially aware with a strategic mindset
• Experience leading or managing a finance function
• Strong Excel and general IT skills
• Comfortable operating in a changeable, evolving environment
• Proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused

What the client offers 

• A salary level of up to £70,000 
• Parking on site 
• Matched pension 
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays 

Sound like a good fit? 

For more information, please reach out to Oliver Price at Citadel Source.

Citadel Source is delighted to partner with a longstanding client on a newly formed Finance Manager role.

A bit about our client

Our client is a purpose-led business with a strong and trusted brand. Having seen steady growth, the company is now expanding its finance team. This newly created role has been established to support the team, providing a pivotal contribution to the business as it continues this journey.

The role
Reporting to an exceptional Head of Finance, the Finance Manager will be a pivotal role within the finance team. You will be responsible for providing operational support to the Head of Finance while leading the AP and AR teams. You’ll be responsible for ensuring robust financial processes, accurate reporting, and effective team management, while helping to strengthen internal controls and drive continuous process improvements. It’s a high-impact position with exposure across the business, requiring collaboration with both finance and operational stakeholders, and supporting cash management, compliance, and financial planning.

About you
You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), with proven experience in financial management and team leadership within complex organisations. This role will suit someone who enjoys taking ownership of processes, can plan effectively, manage competing priorities, and lead a team with energy and clarity. We’re looking for a proactive, solutions-focused individual who thrives on collaboration and continuous improvement, acting as the “right hand” to the Head of Finance.

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

• Acting as a trusted partner to the Head of Finance, fostering a culture of continuous improvement across finance processes and controls.
• Reviewing and improving existing finance processes, policies, and controls to enhance efficiency, compliance, and risk management.
• Managing operational cash forecasting, including detailed short- and long-term cashflow forecasts, reporting variances, and ensuring covenants and compliance certificates are filed on time.
• Leading day-to-day cash management, ensuring minimum account balances and robust banking controls are maintained.
• Overseeing the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams, setting objectives, monitoring performance, and ensuring deadlines are consistently met.
• Partnering with FP&A, operational stakeholders, and the wider finance team to provide clear, insightful financial information to support decision-making.
• Supporting the CFO and Head of Finance with ad hoc financial projects, process improvements, and data analysis.

What the client has to offer

• Base salary of up to £62,000 DOE
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• An extra day of leave for your birthday
• Contributory pension scheme
• Hybrid working (2 days on-site, 3 days from home)

Sound like a good fit?

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

Citadel Source is delighted to partner with a longstanding client on a newly formed Management Accountant role.

A bit about our client

Our client is a purpose-led business with a strong and trusted brand. Having seen steady growth, the company is now expanding its finance team. This newly created role has been established to support the team, providing a pivotal contribution to the business as it continues this journey.

The role

This role oversees all asset-related activity across the business, combining hands-on capital accounting with strong business partnering across a large, multi-site operation. It’s a high-impact position within a growing finance function, offering broad exposure and playing a key role in strengthening financial control and supporting the company’s growth plans. You’ll work closely with non-finance colleagues to manage spend, support month-end processes, and keep projects and operational costs on track.

About you

You will be a newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), or a finalist, with a solid background in management accounting within complex, multi-site organisations. This role will suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable partnering with both finance and non-finance stakeholders. We’re looking for a proactive individual who enjoys improving processes, can plan effectively, manage competing priorities and build strong working relationships.

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

• Ensuring accurate and timely recognition of tangible, intangible, right-of-use, and assets under construction in line with accounting standards
• Maintaining balance sheet integrity through robust monthly reconciliations, clear audit trails, and investigation of material variances
• Producing and reviewing capital and operational accounts to agreed timetables, providing reliable and decision-useful information
• Establishing and maintaining a strong internal control environment to safeguard Group assets and promote financial discipline
• Owning the fixed asset register and capital policies, ensuring consistency, compliance, and regular review across the Group
• Leading capital-related audit activity, including disclosures, reconciliations, and support for impairment reviews
• Managing capital allowances, rates, and asset data for insurance and statutory purposes
• Supporting the CFO and senior finance team with due diligence, data room preparation, and transaction readiness
• Partnering with Finance Business Partners, FP&A, and operational colleagues to provide insight, analysis, and clear financial information
• Driving continuous improvement in capital processes, controls, and reporting as the finance function evolves

What the client has to offer

• Base salary of up to £50,000 DOE
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Hybrid working (2 days on-site, 3 days from home)

Sound like a good fit?

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

Citadel Source are delighted to be supporting a growing business in recruiting a Management Accountant. This is a key role within a high-performing finance team, helping to scale and professionalise the finance function.

The role

We are seeking a proactive and commercially-minded Management Accountant to join the finance team. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract offering an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, operationally focused business.

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

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and variance analysis
• Budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring
• Supporting month-end and year-end reporting processes
• Assisting with KPI reporting and financial analysis for business units
• Ensuring accurate and timely reporting of financial information to senior management
• Identifying process improvements to strengthen controls and efficiency
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc projects and tasks as needed

What the client is looking for 

• Proven experience as a Management Accountant or similar financial reporting role
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and management accounting processes
• Proficiency with accounting/ERP systems
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What the client offers 

• Salary: £45,000–£55,000 per annum
• 12-month fixed-term contract
• Hybrid working – a combination of office and home-based flexibility
• Opportunity to work within a high-performing finance team
• Exposure to a dynamic, growing business with clear career progression

Sound like a good fit?

For more information on this opportunity, please apply or reach out to Grant Chalmers-Stevens - grant@citadelsource.com at Citadel Source. 

Citadel Source are delighted to be supporting a fast-growing hospitality business in recruiting an AP Clerk. This is a key role within a high-performing finance team, helping to scale and professionalise the finance function.

The role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable (AP) Clerk to join the finance team. The AP Clerk will manage vendor invoices, process payments, and maintain accurate financial records using SAGE X3. The ideal candidate is organised, reliable, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

As an Accounts Payable Clerk, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Process, verify, and reconcile vendor invoices using SAGE X3
• Prepare and execute payments via check, ACH, or other approved methods
• Maintain accurate accounts payable records, ensuring proper coding and documentation
• Communicate with vendors regarding invoice discrepancies or payment status
• Assist in month-end closing by preparing AP reports and schedules
• Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls
• Support the finance team with ad hoc tasks and projects as needed

What the client is looking for 

• Proven experience as an Accounts Payable Clerk or similar role
• Proficiency with SAGE X3 accounting software (desirable)
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and AP processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What the client offers

• Competitive salary of up to £30,000
• Hybrid working - office & home-based flexibility
• Opportunity to work within a high-performing finance team
• Exposure to a vibrant industry

Sound like a good fit?

For more information on this exciting opportunity, please apply or reach out to Bethany Wetherill - bethany@citadelsource.com at Citadel Source.

Citadel Source is delighted to be partnering with a growing client based in the Avonmouth area, who is actively seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their team.

About you

Our client is seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Assistant with a strong understanding of end-to-end accounts payable processes. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the accurate, timely and efficient processing of invoices and payments, supporting the finance team to maintain smooth financial operations.

You will be eager to develop and acquire new skills and will ideally bring at least 12–18 months’ relevant experience to the role.

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

• Process supplier invoices and employee expenses
• Match invoices to purchase orders
• supplier statements reconciliations
• Posting supplier payments
• Assist with supplier payment runs

What the client has to offer

• A salary level of up to £28,000 - £30,000
• Hybrid working policy after probation (3 days per week for the right candidate)
• Parking  

Sound like a good fit?

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

Citadel Source is delighted to be working with a well-established client in Avonmouth who is seeking a full-time Temporary Accounts Payable Assistant. This role is initially offered on a six-week contract basis; however, for the right candidate, there is potential for the position to become permanent.

To be considered for this role, you must be immediately available or able to start at very short notice.

About you

You will be an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager. The role requires a confident communicator who can manage the end-to-end accounts payable process and has strong experience within a high-volume accounts payable function across multiple entities.

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

• Ownership of the end-to-end purchase ledger process
• Processing supplier invoices and credit notes
• Onboarding new suppliers, including completing credit checks
• Bank and statement reconciliations
• Supporting the monthly completion of VAT returns
• Ad hoc finance-related activities

What the client has to offer

• £13 - £15 per hour
• Fully office-based role
• On-site parking

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