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 accounting experience 
• 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 are delighted to be partnering exclusively with a fast-growing and highly ambitious organisation to recruit a Finance Operations Manager to take ownership of a critical operational finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a business experiencing significant growth, where you will play a key role in ensuring operational accuracy, improving processes, and supporting scalable finance operations.

About you

You’re an organised and detail-oriented finance professional with experience across finance operations, billing, reconciliations, payroll support, or transactional finance within a fast-paced environment. You enjoy improving processes, managing multiple priorities, and building strong working relationships across finance, operations, and commercial teams.

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

• Managing key operational finance processes across billing, payments, reconciliations, and financial administration
• Ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions and operational data
• Overseeing invoicing processes and resolving any related queries or discrepancies
• Supporting payroll administration and expense processing alongside outsourced providers
• Managing reconciliations across multiple systems and financial platforms
• Working closely with finance, operations, and compliance teams to ensure smooth day-to-day delivery
• Owning and improving finance operations processes to enhance efficiency, scalability, and controls
• Supporting system improvements, automation projects, and process optimisation initiatives
• Maintaining robust audit trails and ensuring compliance with internal controls and procedures
• Acting as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders regarding finance operations queries
• Supporting reporting, KPI tracking, and operational performance improvements

What the client is looking for

• Previous experience within a Finance Operations, Transactional Finance, Billing, Payroll, or Operational Finance role
• Strong understanding of financial processes, reconciliations, controls, and operational workflows
• Experience managing high-volume workloads in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Confidence in managing queries and resolving issues professionally
• Systems experience across finance and operational platforms (ERP or finance systems such as Xero, Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar)
• Good Excel capability
• Experience within a fast-paced commercial or service-led environment would be highly advantageous

What the client has to offer

• Salary of £40,000 - £50,000
• 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 Harry Harvey - harry@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 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 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 working exclusively with a well-established and growing organisation to recruit a Transactional Finance Manager to lead core finance operations and drive process improvement across the function. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take ownership of transactional finance, lead a team, and play a key role in improving efficiency, controls, and performance.

About you

You’re an experienced transactional finance leader who enjoys improving processes, leading teams, and ensuring everything runs efficiently and accurately.

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

• Full ownership of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
• Overseeing employee expenses, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing
• Managing cash flow through effective oversight of payables and receivables
• Leading and developing the AP team to drive performance and accountability
• Ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and supplier payments
• Managing credit control processes to reduce aged debt and improve cash collection
• Owning cash reconciliations and investigating discrepancies
• Driving process improvements, automation, and efficiencies across finance operations
• Acting as a key finance contact for the wider business, supporting stakeholders with processes and queries
• Maintaining and enforcing finance policies, controls, and governance

What the client is looking for

• Proven experience in a Finance Operations or Transactional Finance Manager role
• Strong background across AP, AR, and expenses
• Experience managing and developing finance teams
• A solid understanding of financial controls, processes, and compliance
• A track record of driving process improvements and efficiencies
• Confidence working with and influencing stakeholders across the business
• Strong systems experience (ERP systems such as Dynamics 365 or similar)
• Good Excel and data analysis skills
• AAT Level 4 (or equivalent) preferred

What the client has to offer

• Salary of up to £45,000 + discretionary bonus up to 10%
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office - Gloucestershire)
• Free parking on-site
• Free gym access on-site
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Opportunity to lead and shape a key finance function
• Exposure to process improvement and transformation initiatives
• A collaborative environment with strong stakeholder interaction

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 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 is partnering with a growing organisation in the East Bristol area to recruit an Assistant Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a strong opportunity for a recent graduate who has completed a placement year, or for an AAT student who is keen to develop a career in finance within a supportive and collaborative environment.

About you
We are looking for a proactive, reliable individual with a strong sense of responsibility and a solid work ethic. You should be someone who enjoys working towards both personal and shared team objectives. Strong communication skills are essential, along with a positive attitude and the ability to work effectively with others.

The role
In the role of Assistant Accountant, you will work closely with the Management Accountant and provide support with the month-end close process. You will be involved in a variety of accounting and finance tasks, gaining valuable, practical experience across different areas of finance. This position is ideal for someone looking to build confidence and capability in month-end reporting, particularly a recent graduate with placement experience or an AAT student seeking their next step.

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

• Support the production of management accounts
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations for each period
• Support the analysis of the management accounts
• Preparation of accruals and prepayments
• Posting journals

What the client has to offer

• A salary level of £26,000 to £28,000
• Hybrid working policy (2 days per week for the right candidate)
• 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.