Citadel Source is partnering on an exclusive basis with a well-established organisation based in South-West of Bristol to recruit an experienced Payroll Lead on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a key role supporting the business through a busy period, with the potential for the contract to be extended.

Due to the nature of this requirement, you must be available at short notice or immediately available to be considered

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Lead to take ownership of the end-to-end payroll function across the group. You will be responsible for ensuring payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in line with current legislation, while acting as the key point of contact for payroll-related matters across the business.

About You

You will have proven experience managing large-volume payrolls from start to finish and be confident handling complex payroll calculations, deductions, and benefits. You will have a strong understanding of payroll legislation and be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

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

• Managing the end-to-end payroll process across the entire group
• Processing large and complex payrolls accurately and on time
• Calculating and administering all payroll deductions and employee benefits
• Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, and company policies
• Managing statutory payments, pensions, and year-end payroll processes
• Reconciling payroll data and resolving payroll queries
• Working closely with HR and Finance to ensure payroll accuracy
• Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes and controls
• Producing payroll reports and supporting internal stakeholders with payroll information

What the client has to offer

• A salary level £35,00 to £45,000 per annum 
• Hybrid

Sound like a good fit?

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

Citadel Source are delighted to be partnering on an exclusive basis with a private equity-backed SME to recruit a high-calibre Chief of Staff.

About the client

Citadel Source’s client is a rapidly developing, fast-growing business, growing both organically and via acquisition while maintaining an industry-leading quality and reputation. The coming years will play a big part in the exciting next phase of the organisation's journey, with significant growth across the sector and our client's ambitious value creation plan. Working closely with a highly experienced leadership team and investors, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain exposure to all aspects of the business, helping to shape strategic decisions and drive performance across the organisation.

The role

This role is really exciting and offers a unique opportunity for an ambitious qualified accountant to step beyond traditional finance and into a broader business leadership position. Acting as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Executive Team, the Chief of Staff will play a critical role in translating strategy into execution, ensuring key initiatives are delivered and helping the organisation maintain focus on the priorities that matter most. For accountants looking to broaden their experience, this role provides exposure to strategy, operations, commercial decision-making, board engagement and investor relations, making it an excellent platform for future leadership positions inside or outside of finance.

The successful candidate will work across all functions of the business, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to drive accountability, improve performance and support the delivery of the company's growth ambitions.

About you

The successful candidate will be a proactive, commercially minded qualified accountant with a genuine interest in how businesses operate beyond the numbers. You may currently be working in strategic finance, corporate finance or wider consulting, or a broad leadership role and be seeking an opportunity to gain wider exposure across strategy, operations and business performance.

The successful candidate will need to be comfortable managing multiple priorities, influencing senior stakeholders and balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution; they will need to be extremely organised, an excellent communicator and effective in influencing and prioritising information. The business benefits from an entrepreneurial culture where everyone takes responsibility for helping drive success. You will be comfortable working in this environment and happy to engage in this manner with all members of staff and support on multiple projects and priorities.

As Chief of Staff your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Acting as a trusted advisor and sounding board to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team
• Supporting the delivery of the company's strategic plan and private equity value creation initiatives
• Managing the Executive team's operating rhythm, including leadership meetings, strategic reviews, and business planning activities
• Translating strategic objectives into clear actions, milestones, and measurable outcomes
• Driving accountability across the organisation, ensuring agreed actions and priorities are delivered
• Monitoring progress against key financial and operational KPIs, providing insight, challenge, and recommendations where appropriate
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes alongside the CFO and leadership team
• Leading cross-functional projects and transformation initiatives across the organisation
• Conducting commercial and financial analysis to support investment decisions, business cases, and strategic initiatives
• Identifying risks, dependencies and operational challenges and coordinating actions to address them
• Working closely with departmental leaders to improve visibility, communication, and organisational effectiveness
• Establishing and enhancing governance, reporting, and performance management processes across the business
• Acting as a central point of coordination for initiatives that span multiple functions and stakeholders

What the client offers

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Significant exposure to the CEO, Board and investors
• A unique opportunity to develop beyond traditional finance and gain experience across strategy, operations and commercial leadership
• Outstanding career development opportunities within a growing private equity-backed business
• A genuine pathway towards future leadership positions

If you are interested in discussing this role, please reach out to Oliver Price at Citadel Source on oliver@citadelsource.com.

All direct CVs or speculative CVs will be forwarded to Citadel Source for management.

Citadel Source is delighted to partner with a growing international organisation to support the recruitment of their new Projects & Transformation Manager.  

A bit about our client...

Our client is an established organisation with a focus on continuous improvement and long-term growth. As the business continues to develop, there is an increasing emphasis on project delivery, operational efficiency and driving positive change across the organisation. You will play a key role in helping to deliver strategic initiatives, improve processes and ensure projects translate into meaningful business outcomes.

The role

As Projects & Transformation Manager, you will take ownership of a varied portfolio of finance initiatives, helping to shape and deliver improvements that support the wider business. Working closely with colleagues across finance, technology and operations, you will turn business priorities into practical project outcomes, ensuring changes are implemented effectively and deliver tangible value. This is an excellent opportunity to influence how an international organisation operates while contributing to the ongoing development of its finance project capability.

About you

We're looking for a confident finance/change professional with a strong track record of delivering projects in complex business environments. You will be comfortable managing competing priorities, bringing stakeholders together and navigating challenges to keep projects on track. A structured, organised approach, coupled with clear communication and a collaborative mindset, will be essential. Experience in supporting finance-related change, financial systems upgrades and business transformation is key, with a recognised project management qualification such as PRINCE2 being advantageous.

As the Projects & Transformation Manager your role will include, but will not be limited to:

• Overseeing a range of finance change initiatives, translating initial concepts and business requirements into clear delivery plans
• Monitoring project milestones, resource requirements and potential issues to maintain progress against agreed objectives
• Engaging with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to secure alignment, resolve challenges and maintain momentum throughout delivery
• Identifying opportunities to simplify financial processes, improve consistency and introduce greater automation
• Contributing to the development and enhancement of finance technology, including system changes, upgrades and integrations
• Putting appropriate controls, reporting processes and decision-making structures in place to support effective project delivery
• Organising implementation activities, including system testing, stakeholder training and the transition to new ways of working
• Tracking project outcomes and assessing the benefits achieved against the original business case and strategic priorities

What the client has to offer

• Salary between £55,000 - £65,000
• Car allowance
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Opportunities for career progression
• Hybrid – generally 2-3 days on-site

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 partnering with a growing organisation in the East Bristol area to recruit a Finance Assistant on a 4-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.

In order to be successful, you need to be immediately available or available on a short notice.

About you

We are looking for a hands-on and motivated individual with a strong work ethic who takes pride in achieving both personal and team goals. You will be enthusiastic, committed, and an excellent communicator who can work effectively as part of a team.

The role

As a Finance Assistant, you will gain hands-on experience across a wide range of accounting and finance activities.

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

• Processing and coding purchase invoices - matching invoices to purchase orders where required
• Dealing with supplier queries and resolving issues
• Credit card reconciliation
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Helping prepare supplier payment runs
• Keeping supplier records accurate and up to date
• Helping with month-end tasks
• Providing general support to the finance team

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.

Citadel Source are pleased to be working with an established organisation in Bristol who are seeking a Partnership Finance Manager to join their finance team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of complex partnership accounting, lead month‑end processes, and play a key role in delivering accurate financial information across the business.

The role

Working closely with colleagues across finance and the wider organisation, you will take responsibility for maintaining balances, capital accounts, drawings and related reconciliations, ensuring all records are accurate, up to date and clearly understood. You’ll also lead on key tax activities, including VAT, PSA, P11D and the tax return, acting as a trusted point of contact for internal stakeholders and external advisors.

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

• Take ownership of partnership accounting, ensuring balances, drawings and capital accounts are accurately maintained
• Arrange accurate and timely payment of partnership drawings
• Support Member onboarding and offboarding, including setting up or closing partner balances, drawings arrangements, tax reserves and capital accounts
• Maintain complete and accurate balance sheet reconciliations for all accounts
• Prepare annual Member Statements, including current account and tax reserve balances
• Lead detailed tax reserving calculations for Members
• Manage the tax return process end‑to‑end, including collation, analysis, internal review and coordination with advisors
• Respond to VAT queries and work with advisors where required
• Support preparation of VAT returns, P11D and PSA submissions
• Provide input into budgeting and forecasting
• Support wider finance activity and contribute to ad‑hoc project work as required

About you

You are an experienced finance professional with strong technical capability, exceptional attention to detail and confidence managing complex accounting processes. You’ll be comfortable working through detailed information, applying sound judgement and communicating effectively with senior stakeholders.

What the client is looking for

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified or part‑qualified
• Strong organisational skills with a “right‑first‑time” mindset
• Ability to assimilate large volumes of information and critically evaluate financial data
• Excellent communication skills with confidence liaising at all levels
• Ability to self‑manage processes and work autonomously
• Strong IT skills and confidence working with finance systems
• Professional, proactive and highly detail‑focused approach

What the client has to offer

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working (Bristol office)
• Supportive, collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to take ownership of a high‑profile finance area
• Exposure to complex accounting, tax and month‑end processes
• Excellent benefits package

Interested?

If you’re an experienced finance professional looking for a role where you can take ownership, work autonomously and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Please contact Harry Harvey - harry@citadelsource.com at Citadel Source.

Citadel Source is proud to be partnering with a global professional services business to recruit a Global Process Lead – Record to Report (R2R) to join their Finance Shared Services team in the Bath area.

The role

This is a great opportunity for a finance professional with strong R2R experience who enjoys improving processes, driving change and working with stakeholders across different regions. This newly created role will focus on reviewing, documenting, and standardising finance processes across a global business. You'll work closely with finance teams to identify inefficiencies, improve controls and help create consistent ways of working. You'll also support the development of a shared services model and play a key role in wider finance transformation projects.

About you

You'll have strong end-to-end R2R experience, including month-end close, general ledger accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting, fixed assets and financial controls. You'll have experience mapping and improving finance processes and be comfortable working in a changing environment. Strong stakeholder management skills are essential, as you'll be partnering with teams across multiple regions to drive improvements and support change. Experience within finance transformation, shared services or offshoring environments would be highly beneficial. You will ideally be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, although strong part-qualified candidates will also be considered.

As a Global Process Lead – Record to Report (R2R), your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Reviewing and documenting existing R2R processes
• Identifying process improvements and control gaps
• Creating standardised process maps and procedures
• Driving consistency across finance processes globally
• Supporting shared services and offshoring initiatives
• Working with regional finance teams to implement improvements
• Supporting finance transformation and continuous improvement projects
• Exploring opportunities to leverage automation and AI solutions

What the client has to offer

• Salary £45,000 - £55,000
• Car allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Hybrid working
• Opportunity to play a key role in a global finance transformation programme

Sound like a good fit?

For more information on this exciting opportunity, please contact Anna Wozniak - anna@citadelsource.com at Citadel Source.

Citadel Source are pleased to be working with an established and growing organisation in Bristol to recruit a Purchase Ledger Administrator into their finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual at the early stages of their finance career to gain hands‑on experience across the purchase ledger function. The role offers a strong balance of invoice processing, supplier account management, reconciliations, payment support and learning opportunities within a friendly and supportive finance team.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately, supplier accounts are well maintained, and the wider finance function continues to operate effectively. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is keen to learn, develop their skills and build a long‑term career in finance.

About you

You are a motivated and organised individual with a positive attitude and a genuine desire to learn. You may have some previous experience in purchase ledger or finance administration, but you could equally be at the very start of your finance career. You have strong attention to detail, good communication skills and a methodical approach to work. You’re comfortable managing competing priorities and deadlines, and you’re keen to develop your knowledge of accounting processes, VAT, reconciliations and finance systems.

Study support may be considered for the right candidate who demonstrates commitment to their professional development and wishes to pursue a relevant finance qualification such as AAT.

As a Purchase Ledger Administrator, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Process and code supplier invoices and credit notes accurately, ensuring correct authorisation and VAT treatment
• Maintain and update supplier accounts, set up new suppliers, and support supplier statement reconciliations
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, supplier queries and outstanding payment items
• Monitor invoice due dates, support payment runs and ensure suppliers are paid within agreed terms
• Build knowledge of VAT, coding, accounting principles and finance systems, developing wider understanding of purchase ledger processes

What the client is looking for

• Positive attitude, strong willingness to learn and develop
• Good attention to detail, numeracy and organisational skills
• Clear, professional communication with colleagues and suppliers
• Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work effectively in a team
• Basic Excel/Microsoft Office skills, with willingness to improve
• AAT level 2 or studying towards
• Some exposure to purchase ledger or finance administration 

What the client has to offer

• Annual salary of £25,500 - £27,500
• Supportive and collaborative finance team
• Genuine opportunity for professional development and progression
• Exposure to wider finance processes and projects
• Study support for AAT or other relevant qualifications (subject to approval)
• A role where you can build strong foundations for a long‑term finance career

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 working with an established professional services firm in Bristol who are seeking an experienced Senior Credit Controller to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a supervisory role within a friendly, collaborative environment and play a key part in strengthening credit control processes during a period of continued growth.

The role

Working closely with colleagues across finance and the wider business, you will take responsibility for managing a portfolio of complex and aged debt, maintaining strong customer relationships, and ensuring the smooth management of outstanding accounts. You’ll also support and guide team members, helping to develop capability within the credit control function.

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

• Manage and recover a portfolio of high‑value, complex and aged debt
• Proactively pursue outstanding invoices via phone, email and written communication
• Develop tailored collection strategies and negotiate payment arrangements
• Provide support and guidance to credit control colleagues, ensuring targets are met
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and clients
• Maintain accurate debtor records and ensure all collection activity is fully documented
• Investigate and resolve invoice, billing and payment queries
• Monitor high‑risk accounts and advise on potential bad debt exposure
• Provide regular updates on debtor performance and collection activity
• Identify opportunities to improve credit control processes and reduce debtor days
• Support system and process improvements aligned with cash collection targets
• Occasional travel to other UK offices

About you

You are an experienced credit control professional with strong knowledge of debt recovery processes and a confident, proactive approach. You’ll be comfortable managing complex debtor portfolios and communicating effectively with senior stakeholders, clients and internal teams.

Role requirements:

• Significant experience in credit control, ideally within professional services
• Proven success managing complex debtor portfolios and aged debt recovery
• Previous supervisory experience or readiness to step into a supervisory role
• Strong negotiation, influencing and relationship‑building skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt to different audiences
• Strong IT skills and confidence working with finance systems
• Professional, organised and results‑focused approach

What the client has to offer

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working (2 days per week in the Bristol office)
• Supportive, inclusive working environment
• Opportunity to join a growing organisation with strong progression potential
• Chance to contribute to process improvements and credit control development
• Excellent benefits package including private medical insurance, life insurance and health cash plan

Interested?

If you’re an experienced credit control professional looking for a role where you can take ownership, develop your leadership skills and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Please contact Harry Harvey - harry@citadelsource.com at Citadel Source.

Citadel Source are pleased to be working exclusively with an established, PE-backed organisation in Bristol that is going through a significant period of growth, to recruit an experienced Management / Financial Accountant into their finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a growing business at an exciting stage of its development. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll take ownership of core financial operations, manage and develop two finance team members, and play a key role in improving processes and connecting finance with the wider business.

About you

You are an experienced finance professional with strong practical accounting knowledge and ideally AAT Level 4 qualified or part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA. You’ll have good experience across transactional and financial accounting, with a strong understanding of reconciliations, month-end processes and financial controls. 

As a Management / Financial Accountant, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Manage and develop two Finance Assistants across sales and purchase ledger
• Take ownership of the sales and purchase ledger close process and month-end deadlines
• Ensure accurate financial data to support reporting and decision-making
• Review and improve finance processes, including order-to-invoice and purchase-to-pay
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations covering fixed assets, accruals, prepayments, bank accounts, payroll and intercompany transactions
• Support fixed asset management and group revaluations
• Support VAT returns across multiple jurisdictions and US sales tax reporting
• Oversee customer and internal finance queries, acting as a point of escalation
• Complete daily bank and payment partner reconciliations
• Support year-end close and audit preparation
• Contribute to ad-hoc finance projects, including potential accounting system implementation

What the client is looking for

• Strong practical finance and accounting experience
• AAT Level 4 qualified or part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• Experience across financial accounting, reconciliations and transactional finance
• Experience managing or developing others
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good Excel skills, including SUMIFs, Pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
• Proactive, collaborative and focused on continuous improvement

What the client has to offer

• Annual salary of £35,000 - £45,000
• Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the Bristol office
• Opportunity to join a PE-backed business experiencing significant growth
• Manage and develop a small finance team
• Broad exposure across financial and management accounting
• Opportunity to contribute to finance transformation and system implementation projects
• Support towards professional qualifications including CIMA/ACCA

Interested?

If you're an experienced finance professional looking for a role where you can take greater ownership, develop your leadership skills and broaden your exposure across financial and management accounting, we'd love to hear from you.
Please reach out to Harry Harvey - harry@citadelsource.com at Citadel Source.

Citadel Source are supporting a well-established brand in the Cheltenham area in the appointment of a Junior Management Accountant.

About you

You will be a hands-on, driven individual with a strong work ethic, taking pride in achieving both your own and team goals. You will be committed, enthusiastic, and an excellent communicator, able to work effectively as part of a team and manage your own workload. You will be AAT-qualified or CIMA/ACCA part-qualified, with strong Excel skills and previous experience supporting month end. You will have excellent attention to detail, a good understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to analyse financial information and identify variances.

The role

The Junior Management Accountant will work closely with the Finance Manager and wider finance team, supporting the delivery of accurate and timely financial information. You will be responsible for supporting the month-end financial close, managing a portfolio of balance sheet reconciliations, preparing weekly updates for senior leadership, and providing financial analysis.

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

• Assist with monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
• Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Maintain accurate financial records and investigate discrepancies
• Assist with month-end and year-end processes
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to management
• Assist with improving financial processes and controls

What the client offers

• A salary of £35,000 to £45,000
• Generous staff discount
• Study support
• Parking on site 

Sound like a good fit?

For more information on this exciting opportunity, please contact Anna Wozniak - anna@citadelsource.com at Citadel Source.