Citadel Source are partnering with a Financial Advisory firm in search of a Senior Associate - Restructuring, to join an expanding operation in the South West. They specialise in Corporate Finance, Debt Advisory, Forensic Services and Restructuring Advisory.

About you

The role will suit a qualified finance professional with a background in audit or accounts preparation and some knowledge of insolvency and restructuring (either practical or theory). Due to the nature of the role it is important to have a high level of resilience and composure.

The role

This is a newly created position, born out of high growth across the group. You will work closely with key clients and their banks, assisting with administrations, liquidations and restructuring processes as required.

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

• Prepare and file statutory documents on appointment, set up new jobs, and maintain orderly files
• Correspond with stakeholders by drafting letters and emails, handling phone calls, and attending client premises as required
• Handle asset realisations, liaise with professional advisors (such as solicitors and agents), and review creditor claims against company records
• Use specialist insolvency software (IPS) to record transactions and claims, set up payments, record receipts, prepare receipts and payments accounts, maintain diaries for compliance, and produce standard pack letters and reports
• Progress cases efficiently, prioritising workload and ensuring deadlines are met
• Prepare VAT returns for review and attend to large mail outs of creditor circulars
• Deal confidently with matters such as ROT claims and employee redundancies
• Understand and produce Estimated Outcome statements and Receipts and Payments accounts on cases
• Respond to creditor queries both in writing and verbally
• Populate datarooms, establish initial contact with interested parties on AMA engagements, and draft engagement letters ensuring all take-on procedures are complied with
• Prepare fee requests for approval and correspond with stakeholders in a credible manner
• Liaise with and report to senior team members, keeping others up to date with progress as necessary
• Demonstrate strong teamwork skills, keep up to date technically (e.g., attend training events, read technical updates), and record time accurately on the timesheet system
• Take an active part in marketing and networking events, with flexibility to travel to client premises and work away from home occasionally (not expected to be a regular occurrence)

What the client is looking for:

• Qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA/ACA)
• Insolvency qualifications (e.g., CPI) would be of benefit
• Experience of working in a Restructuring department of a professional services or boutique firm
• Attention to detail – strive to produce accurate letters and documents for review on first attempt
• Strong organisational skills – multi-tasking, organised files, note keeping, adherence to deadlines, etc.
• Composure and Resilience
• Clear communication
• Pragmatic mindset to find practical solutions and tangible outcomes

What the client has to offer

• Circa £55k
• Clear career progression opportunities with the possibility of moving into Corporate Finance in the future

Sound like a good fit?

If you are interested in discussing this role, please reach out to Tim Hand – tim@citadelsource.com at Citadel Source

***Due to the high volume of applications we expect to obtain on this vacancy, we may not be able to respond to everyone individually. If you haven't heard back within 2 weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful***

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 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 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 fast-growing retail 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 Retail & Marketing departments, driving commercial performance and operational efficiency.

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

• Partnering with commercial and operational teams to provide actionable financial insight
• Presenting financial analysis at quarterly review meetings and supporting reforecasting
• Conducting P&L analysis, management reporting, and budgeting support
• Ad-hoc reporting to aid decision-making and supporting lease renegotiations with the CFO
• Supporting audit queries and submission of board packs
• Supporting the FP&A Manager with budgeting & forecasting 
• Submission of board packs and providing commentary to senior leadership
• Supporting audit queries 
• Assisting month end activities, including monthly management accounts & reconciliations 

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 (Microsoft Business Central & 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
• Experience in a business partnering or FP&A role 

What the client has to offer

• Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays 
• Hybrid working: 3 days in office, 2 days remote (Gloucester)
• On-site perks - including free gym access
• Generous colleague discounts and a discretionary bonus scheme

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 global professional services business that is seeking an FP&A Analyst to join their finance team and support improved visibility of business performance. This is a key role offering exposure to senior stakeholders and opportunities to influence reporting processes across a multi-entity, multi-currency group environment.

The role
The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of FP&A and assist in the delivery of timely and sustainable monthly Group management accounts. 

As an FP&A Analyst, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Preparing consolidated management accounts for actuals, forecast, and budget scenarios following FRS 102 accounting principles
• Producing Group P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports with detailed drill-downs to analyse performance against budget, prior forecasts, and prior periods
• Providing financial and non-financial commentary to inform stakeholders of key historical and forecast performance messages
• Merging management reporting with historical statutory numbers to ensure a single version of the truth
• Supporting Group intercompany reconciliations and liaising with subsidiaries to assist with related-party reconciliations
• Completing analysis on key trends, KPIs, and cash generation, reviewing forward covenant positions
• Assisting with the Group budget process and improving reporting processes to deliver accounts more efficiently

What the client is looking for

• Qualified accountant 
• Experience in a global finance function with exposure to Group consolidation processes
• Strong Microsoft Excel modelling skills and experience with Power BI reporting
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail, initiative, and a process-oriented mindset
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable making pragmatic decisions with imperfect information while focusing on continuous improvement

What the client has to offer

• Salary £55kp/a to £60kp/a 
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements

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

Citadel Source is delighted to be working with a well-established client in the City Centre, who is seeking a Temporary Payroll/Benefits Assistant. This role is initially offered on a 3-month contract basis; however, for the right candidate, there is potential for the position to be extended or to become permanent.

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

About you

To succeed in this role, you must have strong knowledge of payroll processes and statutory calculations, experience with salary sacrifice schemes in line with HMRC rules, and familiarity with company and auto-enrolment pensions, including reconciliation and payments.

The role

You will support the development and implementation of benefits policies, liaise with providers, and work closely with the Payroll Manager and Offshore team to ensure benefits are processed accurately and on time through payroll.

As a Payroll/Benefits Assistant, your role will include, but not be limited to: 

• Manage employee benefits queries and escalations
• Support the Payroll Manager with benefits administration and provider relationships
• Process benefits registrations, changes and leavers
• Act as a key contact for internal and external benefits queries
• Maintain benefits documentation and procedures
• Support benefits communications and renewals
• Provide general administrative support
• Assist with overpayments reporting and recovery

What the client has to offer

• £15 - £17 per hour
• Hybrid role: 1 day per week in the office (full-time in-office during training)

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 seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Manager to join our client, a well-established business in Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of the accounts payable function within a supportive and fast-paced finance environment.

About you

You will have strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. You will be a confident communicator who can build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. In this role, you will play a key part in overseeing the accounts payable process, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and payments are made on time while maintaining robust financial controls.

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

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the accounts payable function
• Ensure all supplier invoices are processed accurately and in a timely manner
• Manage and maintain the purchase ledger, ensuring records are accurate and up to date
• Review and approve invoice coding and ensure correct cost allocation
• Prepare and oversee supplier payment runs in line with company procedures
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, resolving queries efficiently
• Perform regular supplier statement reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Monitor and improve accounts payable processes and controls
• Support month-end activities, including accruals and reporting related to payables
• Assist with financial reporting and provide insight into accounts payable performance
• Ensure compliance with company policies, financial regulations, and internal controls
• Support and mentor junior members of the finance team where required

What the client has to offer

• A salary of £35,000 – £40,000 per annum
• The opportunity to join a well-established and growing business
• Parking on site

Sound like a good fit? 

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