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 are delighted to be partnering exclusively with a fast-growing and highly ambitious organisation to recruit a Management Accountant. This is a newly enhanced role within the finance team and represents an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded Management Accountant to play a key role in strengthening financial reporting, operational control, commercial insight, and business performance. 

About you

You’re an organised and detail-oriented finance professional with experience in management accounting, financial control, payroll operational finance, commercial finance, systems, reporting & process improvement. 

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

• Ownership of monthly management accounts preparation across multiple entities 
• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting
• Prepare and post journals, including accruals, prepayments, payroll and commission accruals 
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigation of variances 
• Maintain the fixed asset register and associated accounting
• Produce profit centre reporting with detailed variance analysis
• Support monthly and annual reporting requirements
• Assist with year-end audit preparation and statutory accounting support
• Support maintenance and improvement of financial controls and processes

What the client is looking for

• Fully Qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA
• Previous experience within a management accountant position
• A strong understanding of financial controls and reporting processes 
• Strong Excel skills 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Comfortable working in a hands on environment 
• Experience in professional services or a similar industry 
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and commercial finance activities 

What the client has to offer

• Salary of £50,000 to £60,000
• Hybrid working
• Excellent exposure across finance and operations
• Opportunity to play a key role in process improvement and business growth
• A fast-paced, collaborative, and ambitious working environment
• High visibility role with strong stakeholder interaction
• Long-term progression opportunities as the business continues to grow

Sound like a good fit?

If you are interested in this position, please reach out to Jesse Howes - jesse@citadelsource.com at Citadel Source.

Citadel Source is delighted to partner an established and purpose-led organisation to support the recruitment of their newly created Finance Business Partner.

About our client
Our client is a well-established Gloucestershire-based organisation with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and long-term growth. With a reputation for being forward-thinking and environmentally responsible, the business continues to invest in its people, infrastructure, and future capabilities whilst maintaining a strong customer-first approach.

The role
The Finance Business Partner will work closely with senior operational and commercial stakeholders across the business. The role will be responsible for delivering high-quality financial insight, forecasting, planning, and performance analysis, whilst supporting decision-making and driving a culture of accountability, cost consciousness, and value creation across the organisation.

About you
This opportunity will suit a commercially minded, fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong analytical skills and experience partnering with senior stakeholders in fast-paced environments. The role suits someone with excellent communication skills, advanced financial modelling capabilities, and the ability to translate complex financial data into meaningful commercial insight.

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

• Build strong relationships with senior leaders, providing both financial support and constructive challenge
• Deliver analysis to support key commercial and operational decisions
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and planning activities across multiple business areas
• Develop and maintain KPI reporting that links operational and financial performance
• Continuously improve forecasting accuracy through driver-based methodologies
• Ensure month-end reporting accurately reflects business performance
• Prepare clear and commercially focused commentary on financial results and variances
• Produce and present monthly performance packs to senior leadership teams
• Provide oversight and governance of capital expenditure spend and approvals
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial control and reporting efficiency
• Support the development of FP&A best practice across the wider finance function
• Manage reporting requirements for internal and external stakeholders where applicable
• Support wider sustainability objectives and environmental initiatives across the organisation

What the client has to offer

• Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Healthcare plan, life assurance, and generous pension contribution
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days
• Volunteering day entitlement
• Various company discounts including gyms, shops, days out, and events
• Cycle to work scheme, car pooling, and onsite parking

Sound like a good fit?

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

Citadel Source is working with a client to recruit a Finance Assistant based in the Warmley area. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build on their accounting experience and get involved in a wide range of finance tasks.

The role

You’ll be reporting to the Head of Finance and supporting the day-to-day running of the finance team. This will include keeping financial records up to date, helping with month-end processes, and making sure everything is in line with accounting standards.

About you

You’ll ideally have some experience with general ledger accounting and a good grasp of basic accounting principles. You’ll need to be organised, have a keen eye for detail, and be confident using Excel. It’s a great role if you’re looking to develop your skills and grow your career in a supportive team.

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

• Conduct reconciliations of bank statements and other accounts as required
• Investigating and resolving any discrepancies
• Raising, issuing and managing Purchase Orders
• Processing supplier invoices, preparing payment runs, and resolving supplier queries
• Raising sales invoices and issuing statements to customers
• Credit control responsibilities, monitoring outstanding debts and following up on overdue payments

What the client has to offer

• A salary level of £27,000 - £30,000
• Fully office-based role
• 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 is delighted to partner with a longstanding client to support the recruitment of their new FP&A Analyst. This is a unique opportunity to join a business undergoing significant transformation across finance, operations and data insight, playing a key role in improving how information is structured, understood and used across the organisation.

About you

You are naturally curious, analytical and enjoy solving problems through structure and process improvement. You are someone who takes ownership, enjoys understanding how businesses operate, and is motivated by improving the quality and reliability of information. The role suits someone who has strong attention to detail, a willingness to challenge inconsistencies, and the confidence to engage with stakeholders across multiple functions and levels of seniority. This role would suit a newly qualified accountant or analytically minded finance professional who wants exposure to significant finance transformation within an evolving business.

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

• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
• Improving the quality, consistency and integrity of financial and operational data
• Helping define and standardise KPIs and reporting definitions across the organisation
• Identifying inconsistencies and duplication within reporting processes and data structures
• Supporting the development of automated and streamlined reporting processes
• Working closely with operational, commercial and finance stakeholders to map and improve processes
• Supporting forecasting tools, reporting systems and dashboard development
• Providing insightful analysis on performance trends, risks and opportunities
• Acting as a key link between operational teams and senior management reporting requirements
• Contributing to long-term transformation projects focused on automation, predictive insight and operational efficiency

What the client is looking for

• Newly qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA
• Strong Excel and analytical capability
• Experience working with large data sets, reporting or BI tools is advantageous
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• High attention to detail with a methodical and structured approach
• A proactive, self-starting mentality with a genuine interest in process improvement and data quality
• Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn independently
• Someone comfortable working through detailed operational challenges to support wider strategic transformation

Sound like a good fit?

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

Citadel Source is partnering with a leading FMCG business to support the search for a Procurement & Promotions Analyst to join their growing commercial team. This is a highly analytical and commercially focused role sitting at the heart of procurement, supplier management, and promotional strategy. Working closely with major global brands and internal stakeholders across sales, logistics, buying, and promotions, you’ll play a key role in supporting data-led decision-making and driving commercial performance. The business operates in a fast-moving and evolving market, making this an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining data analysis with commercial thinking and industry insight.

About you

You’ll be a commercially minded analyst with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to turn complex data into meaningful insight. Ideally, you will have a hospitality background (such as bar, venue, or stock management environments), and are also encouraged to apply, particularly those with experience analysing sales, margins, stock, or promotions. Experience with Python or other analytical tools would be advantageous, but is not essential. 

As an Analyst - Procurement & Promotions, your role will include, but not be limited to:

• Supporting purchasing activity and supplier management across major global brands
• Managing and analysing joint business plans, supplier performance, margins, and commercial income
• Analysing market trends, promotional activity, and commercial performance data to support procurement decisions
• Monitoring pricing, profitability, and category performance to identify opportunities and risks
• Sourcing products on the open market where required
• Producing data-driven recommendations to support commercial strategy and decision-making
• Working closely with Sales, Logistics, Buying, and Promotions teams to align business priorities
• Supporting range reviews, promotions analysis, and supplier negotiations
• Helping the business respond to evolving market trends and consumer behaviour

What the client is looking for

• Previous experience within an analytical, commercial, procurement, category, or promotions-focused role
• Strong Excel skills and experience using Power BI
• Exposure to large datasets and the ability to identify trends and actionable insights
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• A commercial mindset with the ability to balance data analysis with practical decision-making
• An interest in FMCG, hospitality, retail, or the drinks industry

What the client has to offer

• Salary of £40,000 - £45,000 
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office (flexible on days)
• Opportunity to join a well-recognised brand and to get global exposure

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 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 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 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.