Citadel Source is seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Corporate Finance Executive to join our well‑established client based in Central Bristol.

About you

The successful candidate will be a hands-on, driven individual with a strong work ethic and a commitment to achieving both personal and team objectives. They will be dedicated, enthusiastic, and possess excellent communication skills, working effectively within a high-performing team. Ideally ACA/ACCA/CFA qualified (or equivalent), the candidate will bring strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency, preferably with proven experience in due diligence, financial analysis, and financial modelling. Candidates should have prior experience in a comparable professional environment, with a robust understanding of core accounting principles.

The role

The Executive will work closely with Managers, Assistant Managers, and Directors, playing a key role in supporting the delivery of M&A and funding mandates. You will help ensure accurate and timely information is shared with stakeholders and support the smooth running of deal processes from start to finish.

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

• Supporting transaction workstreams across M&A and funding processes
• Preparing information packs, financial analysis, and research
• Building and maintaining virtual data rooms
• Reviewing financial models and drafting sections of Information Memorandums and Funding Proposals
• Conducting market research to identify buyers, investors, and market trends
• Coordinating deal administration, including document distribution and confidentiality management
• Assisting with due diligence and liaising with clients and external parties
• Contributing to valuations and supporting analytical work
• Preparing client materials, updates, reports, and presentations
• Upholding quality, compliance, and confidentiality standards
• Managing multiple tasks and deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail
• Participating in team meetings, sharing insights, and supporting continuous improvement
• Engaging in networking and business development activities where appropriate

What the client has to offer

• A salary level of circa £53,000
• Bonus structure - up to 10% of salary 
• Private Health Cover
• Death in Service & Income Protection
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Central Bristol location
• Hybrid working 

Sound like a good fit?

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

Citadel Source are delighted to be partnering with a fast-growing, purpose led services business, currently looking to appoint a Finance Operations Manager to support the Financial Controller in leading and developing the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business during an exciting period of growth, where you'll have the chance to build scalable finance processes, improve systems, and lead the day-to-day transactional finance operation while working closely with stakeholders across the business.

About you

You are an experienced finance operations professional with previous leadership or supervisory experience across Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. You enjoy improving processes, implementing best practice, and creating efficient finance functions that can support business growth. You're commercially minded, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy partnering with operational teams to deliver meaningful improvements.

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

• Managing the day-to-day Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
• Overseeing AP and AR invoice processing to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Managing and continuously improving the purchase order process
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships
• Overseeing the company expense management system and supporting users across the business
• Managing supplier payment runs and bank reconciliations
• Acting as the primary finance contact for Local Authority customers
• Producing regular AP and AR reporting for the Financial Controller
• Driving the development and optimisation of the NetSuite ERP system to maximise functionality
• Designing and implementing scalable transactional finance processes, systems, and controls
• Supporting monthly reporting, KPI development, and financial performance analysis across multiple sites
• Partnering with operational teams to improve financial visibility and support business performance
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function
• Supporting finance strategy and wider business projects as the company continues to grow
• Managing day-to-day stakeholder queries and providing guidance to the wider business

What the client is looking for

• Previous experience within a Finance Operations Manager, Transactional Finance Manager, AP & AR Manager, or similar role
• Strong experience managing both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
• Previous experience leading or mentoring a transactional finance team
• Proven ability to improve finance processes, controls, and systems
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across the business
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Experience using NetSuite would be highly advantageous
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to operate autonomously in a fast-moving environment

What the client has to offer:

• Salary of up to £50,000 per annum
• Hybrid working model
• Opportunity to work closely with an experienced Financial Controller and senior leadership team
• Genuine opportunity to shape and develop the transactional finance function
• Exposure to systems implementation and continuous process improvement
• Collaborative and supportive culture within a rapidly growing business
• Excellent long-term career progression as the business continues to expand

Sound like a good fit?

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

Citadel Source are pleased to be partnering with a well-established and growing services business in the South West, currently looking to appoint a Payroll Assistant to join their friendly finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with payroll bureau experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering an accurate and efficient payroll service. You'll play a key role in supporting the payroll function, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time while maintaining compliance with current payroll legislation.

About you

You are an organised and detail-oriented payroll professional who has gained experience working within a payroll bureau, managing multiple payrolls and deadlines. You're confident working with payroll systems, enjoy problem-solving, and are passionate about providing an excellent service to both internal and external stakeholders. You thrive in a collaborative environment and take ownership of your work.

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

• Processing weekly and monthly payrolls accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Managing payroll administration including new starters, leavers, and contractual changes
• Processing statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP and SAP
• Calculating overtime, bonuses, commissions and salary adjustments
• Managing pension submissions and payroll reconciliations
• Ensuring payroll compliance with HMRC legislation and RTI submissions
• Responding to payroll-related queries from employees and managers
• Maintaining accurate payroll records and employee data
• Supporting month-end payroll reporting and reconciliations
• Assisting with year-end payroll activities including P60s and P11Ds where required
• Supporting continuous improvements to payroll processes and procedures

What the client is looking for

• Previous experience working within a payroll bureau is essential
• Experience processing multiple payrolls with varying pay frequencies
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Confident using payroll software and Microsoft Excel
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

What the client has to offer

• Salary of up to £37,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Hybrid working model
• Friendly, supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to join a stable and growing business
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Varied role with exposure to multiple payrolls and business functions

Sound like a good fit?

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

Citadel Source is 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.