Citadel Source is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join our well-established client based in East Bristol.

About you

You will be a hands-on and driven individual, with a strong work ethic and someone who takes pride in achieving their own goals and team goals. You will be committed and enthusiastic and be an excellent communicator who is able to work effectively as part of a team. You will be qualified or part-qualified CIMA/ACCA, with strong Excel skills. You will be collaborative and support the wider business on ongoing improvement projects. You will have previous experience in a similar role, particularly with month-end accounting and a strong understanding of core accounting principles

The role

The Management Accountant will work closely with the Financial Controller, and together they will play a key role in making sure accurate and timely information is shared with stakeholders. They will also support the delivery of the monthly reporting requirements.

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

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Analyse variances against budgets and forecasts
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Partner with departments to support financial decisions
• Ensure accuracy, controls, and compliance in financial reporting
• Support the wider finance team during month-end procedures
• Contribute to process improvements and financial accuracy

What the client has to offer

• A salary level of £40,000 to £45,000
• Currently Fully Office Based 
• Parking on site

Sound like a good fit? 

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

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

The client

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

The role

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

About you

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

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

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

What the client has to offer

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

Sound like a good fit?

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

Citadel Source is delighted to be partnering with a well-established company based in South Bristol to recruit an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their small, friendly finance team.

Initially, this role will be offered on a temporary 3-month contract, with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate.

This is an urgent requirement, so applicants must be available to start immediately or be on a short notice period. 

The role

In this role, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end accounts payable process, so we are looking for someone who is organised, confident, and a good communicator. You will also have previous experience working in a high-volume, multi-entity accounts payable environment and be comfortable managing a busy workload while maintaining accuracy.

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

• Managed the end-to-end purchase ledger process
• Processed supplier invoices and credit notes
• Onboarded new suppliers and completed credit checks
• Performed bank and supplier statement reconciliations
• Assisted with ad hoc finance tasks

What the client has to offer

• £ 14.00 p/h – £ 16.00 p/h
• Fully office-based during training, afterwards, remote working will be offered
• Parking

Interested?

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

Citadel Source are delighted to be supporting a leading Bristol-based organisation in recruiting a Finance Director. This is a pivotal Executive-level role within a values-led organisation, offering the opportunity to shape strategy, influence decision-making, and ensure long-term sustainability at a time of increasing demand and transformation.

The role

Reporting to the Chief Executive and forming part of the Executive Team, the Finance Director will provide strategic leadership across the organisation. This is a broad and influential role, combining financial stewardship with organisational leadership. You will play a central role in developing and delivering long-term strategy, ensuring the organisation remains financially responsible, operationally effective, and equipped to meet the evolving needs of their customer base. You will act as a trusted advisor to the Chief Executive and Board, contributing insight, challenge, and expertise across a wide range of strategic priorities.

As Finance Director, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Contribute to organisational strategy as a member of the Executive Team, leading long-term financial and resource planning to ensure sustainability and performance
• Provide strategic advice and insight to senior leadership and the Board, identifying opportunities for innovation and efficiency
• Lead all aspects of financial strategy and management, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, audit, and compliance, ensuring robust controls and supporting income growth and cost optimisation
• Lead governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance, acting as Company Secretary and supporting strong Board and committee processes
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and values-led culture, while building strong internal and external relationships

About you

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven senior financial leadership experience
• Experience operating at Executive or Board level
• Strong track record in strategic planning and financial management
• Experience leading change and transformation programmes
• Strong governance, risk, and compliance expertise

What the client has to offer

• Salary Circa £85,000 - £95,000
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Access to learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced sick pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking and additional staff benefits

Interested?

This is a unique opportunity to step into a high-impact Executive role within a purpose-driven organisation, where you can combine strategic leadership with meaningful outcomes. For more information or to apply, please get in touch with Oliver Price - oliver@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 are delighted to be supporting a well-known business near Stafford in the search for a Commercial 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 Commercial 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 large international Engineering organisation operating within a complex multi-entity environment that is seeking a technically strong and commercially aware Group Financial Controller. Reporting to senior finance leadership, this role will play a key part in leading financial operations during a period of organisational change and continued growth. 

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

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

Group Reporting & Consolidation 

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

• Coordinate and review intercompany reconciliations

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

• Maintain oversight of group balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls

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

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

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

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

Financial Control & Compliance 

• Support preparation of statutory accounts and associated regulatory filings

• Assist with ongoing compliance and governance requirements across the organisation 

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

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

• Review and strengthen internal financial controls and reporting accuracy

Leadership & Stakeholder Management 

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

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

• Prepare financial reporting packs and analysis for senior stakeholders

• Respond to finance-related queries across the business

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Support finance transformation and process improvement initiatives

• Drive operational efficiencies and improvements across finance processes and reporting 

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

About you  

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

Candidates will ideally demonstrate:

• Strong group reporting and consolidation experience 

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

• Previous experience managing or mentoring finance professionals

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

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

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

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

What the client has to offer 

• Competitive salary package dependent on experience 

• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements 

• Generous holiday allowance 

• Pension scheme 

• Additional benefits  

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

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

The client

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

The role

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

About you

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

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

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

What the client has to offer

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

Sound like a good fit?

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

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

The role

As the Finance Business Partner reporting to the Head of FP&A, you will be instrumental in adding value and contributing to the commercial decisions based on sound financial fact and analysis. Day-to-day control and responsibility of all the Divisions' finances, process, and reporting.

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

• Work closely with commercial, operational, and senior leadership teams to provide clear, actionable financial insight
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes
• Deliver monthly management reporting and variance analysis
• Identify opportunities for growth, cost savings, and improved efficiency
• Challenge assumptions and support data-driven decision-making
• Be a key contributor to cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business
• Create better MI in the logistics arm of the business to report to senior finance
• Develop a KPI pack to manage and drive the expansion of the division

What the client is looking for

• Fully Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)  
• Experience of managing relationships and being able to impact and influence senior non-financial management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to express financial information to non-financial colleagues
• Experience of performing detailed financial performance analysis, with high standards, accuracy, and presentation
• Excellent planning and time management skills with the ability to meet exacting deadlines
• Mixture of analytical, commercial and persuasion skills
• Sage experience desirable 

What the client has to offer

• 28 days holiday allowance + bank holidays
• Salary - up to £60kp/a
• Bonus Scheme
• Regular team lunches & team socials

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.