Citadel Source are pleased to be partnering with a well-known and established business in North Bristol, currently looking to appoint a Credit Controller to join their growing finance team. Joining a collaborative team of four, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous credit control experience who enjoys building relationships, managing their own ledger and playing a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow. This business offers a supportive working environment, excellent benefits and a hybrid working pattern of three days a week in the office.

About you

You are an organised and proactive Credit Controller with excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach. You enjoy building strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and customers, and you're confident managing your own workload to ensure debts are collected efficiently while maintaining positive client relationships. You have a keen eye for detail, can prioritise effectively and enjoy working as part of a close-knit finance team.

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

• Managing your own portfolio of customer accounts
• Chasing outstanding debt by phone and email
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers
• Resolving invoice and payment queries in a timely manner
• Allocating incoming payments and reconciling customer accounts
• Producing aged debtor reports and escalating overdue accounts where necessary
• Working closely with the wider finance and sales teams to resolve disputes
• Supporting month-end processes and reporting where required
• Identifying opportunities to improve credit control processes

What the client is looking for

• Previous experience within a Credit Control or Accounts Receivable role
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage your own ledger and prioritise workload effectively
• Confident using finance systems and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• A proactive and positive approach to work
• Experience working within a busy finance team is desirable

What the client has to offer

• Salary of up to £28,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working – 3 days per week in the North Bristol office
• Supportive team environment with a team of four within Credit Control
• Well-known and established business with an excellent reputation
• Competitive benefits package
• Opportunities for development and progression
• Friendly and collaborative culture

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 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 partnered with a purpose‑driven organisation to support the recruitment of their new Commercial Finance Manager.

The client

The organisation provides essential support services that help people live more independent and fulfilling lives. With a strong social purpose and ambitious plans for sustainable growth, they are looking for a commercially minded finance professional to strengthen their commercial capability and provide financial insight that supports the organisation's long-term goals.

The role

Reporting to the CFO and working closely with the Executive Director of Business Development, the newly created Commercial Finance Manager is a key role responsible for financial modelling, pricing, costing and commercial analysis. Supporting tenders, fee reviews, contract renewals and new business opportunities, the role provides the insight needed to underpin sound commercial decisions. Working closely with Business Development and Operational teams, there is also scope to improve the commercial frameworks that support decision-making across the organisation.

About you

You will be a qualified accountant with a strong background in commercial finance, pricing, costing or financial modelling. You’ll be confident working with complex data, able to translate financial information into clear insight, and experienced in supporting tenders or contract negotiations. The role will suit someone who is commercially minded, confident in challenging the status quo and able to build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders.

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

• Developing financial models, pricing approaches and business cases for tenders and new opportunities
• Leading the financial preparation of annual fee uplift submissions and supporting commissioner discussions
• Producing scenario modelling, sensitivity analysis and commercial evaluations to inform decision‑making
• Partnering with non-financial stakeholders to assess opportunities and support growth plans
• Ensuring commercial proposals align with financial strategy, governance requirements and long‑term plans
• Contributing to the development of costing methodologies, commercial frameworks and financial tools

What the client has to offer

• Base salary paying to £60,000 per annum 
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell holiday
• Flexible hybrid model requiring only one day per week on site
• Overtime, additional hours and enhanced public‑holiday pay
• Workplace pension scheme and life assurance at 3x salary
• Occupational sick pay and a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthcare cash plan, health assessments and online GP access
• Eligibility for Blue Light Card plus retail, gym, mobile and shopping discounts
• Family‑friendly policies, including maternity bonus
• Employee recognition scheme and long‑service awards
• Comprehensive learning 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 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 is delighted to be partnering exclusively with a highly successful retail/FMCG business to appoint a Finance Director. As the organisation continues through an exciting period of growth and transformation, this role will play a key part in shaping its future development and long-term success.

About the client

Our client is a highly successful, consumer-focused organisation with a strong presence across the UK and international markets. Backed by a clear growth strategy and significant investment, the business is focused on enhancing operational excellence, scaling capability, and delivering sustainable long-term growth. As part of this journey, the business is seeking an experienced Finance Director to partner closely with the CFO and executive leadership team. This individual will play a key role in modernising the finance function, improving planning and reporting processes, and embedding a high-performance culture across the wider organisation.

About you

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with extensive experience operating in a senior finance leadership position previously. You will be comfortable influencing executive stakeholders, leading sizeable teams, and balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution. Experience within international businesses, private equity-backed organisations, or periods of significant business change would be highly advantageous.

The role

This is a pivotal leadership role with the opportunity to shape the future of a global finance function. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Finance Director will lead Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Control, and Finance Transformation, ensuring the business has the insight, governance, and financial discipline to deliver its ambitious growth plans. The successful candidate will combine strategic vision with operational excellence, acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders while driving improvements across processes, systems, reporting, and team capability.

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

• Lead group budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and performance management across P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow
• Provide commercial insight and strategic financial advice to the CFO, executive team, and Board
• Strengthen financial control, governance, reporting standards, audit readiness, and internal controls across the group
• Analyse pricing, margins, customer profitability, operating costs, investment decisions, and ROI performance
• Drive finance transformation, improving systems, automation, reporting capability, data quality, and process efficiency
• Partner with operational leaders to identify risks, opportunities, and actions that support EBITDA, cash flow, and growth targets
• Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing finance team, building capability, accountability, and future leadership strength

What the client offers

• £120,000 - £140,000 basic salary depending on experience
• Annual bonus
• Car allowance
• Hybrid working (c. 3 days office-based per week)
• Private healthcare
• Excellent benefits: including Enhanced pension contribution, Life assurance and income protection, enhanced parental leave policies, generous holiday allowance, staff discounts and wellbeing benefits

Sound like a good fit?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please reach out to Dan Morris - dan@citadelsource.com at Citadel Source.

Citadel Source are delighted to be partnering with a leading South West organisation to recruit a high-calibre Head of Finance Transformation & Operations. This is a unique opportunity to join an ambitious and forward-thinking business undergoing significant finance evolution, with a clear focus on transformation, digital innovation, and operational excellence.

Working closely with the CFO and senior leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the finance function, leading the design and delivery of a transformational finance agenda that enhances processes, systems, controls, and ways of working. This role offers the opportunity to drive meaningful change across a complex organisation, leaving a lasting impact on both finance and the wider business. Our client is a highly respected organisation with an excellent reputation in its sector, offering an exciting platform for an experienced transformation leader to combine strategic influence with hands-on delivery in a business that truly values innovation and continuous improvement.

About you

You will possess a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on delivery capability, with experience of designing and implementing finance operating models, improving finance processes, and delivering systems and digital transformation initiatives. You will be an engaging leader who can build strong relationships across Finance, IT, Operations and Commercial teams, influencing stakeholders at all levels. The successful candidate will be passionate about continuous improvement, innovation, and leveraging technology to create more efficient, scalable finance operations.

The role

Reporting into the CFO and working closely with the wider finance leadership team, this is a critical role responsible for shaping and delivering the organisation’s finance transformation strategy while ensuring operational excellence across core finance services. You will lead the development and implementation of a finance transformation roadmap, oversee key systems and digital initiatives, and drive improvements across finance processes, controls, governance and reporting. The role combines strategic leadership with practical execution, requiring someone who can translate long-term vision into measurable outcomes.

As the Head of Finance Transformation & Operations, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the design and implementation of the organisation’s finance target operating model
• Developing and delivering a clear, prioritised finance transformation roadmap
• Driving finance technology, automation and digital enablement programmes
• Leading finance systems optimisation, upgrades and ERP-related initiatives
• Improving finance data quality, reporting capabilities and business insights
• Enhancing core finance processes across Record-to-Report (R2R), Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Order-to-Cash (O2C)
• Strengthening financial controls, governance frameworks and audit readiness
• Delivering end-to-end transformation projects across people, process and technology
• Building strong partnerships with Finance, IT, Operations and Commercial stakeholders
• Leading and developing Finance Project Delivery and Digital & Systems teams
• Managing a portfolio of transformation and operational improvement initiatives
• Driving adoption of new systems, processes and ways of working across the organisation
• Supporting the CFO and senior leadership team in key strategic decision-making
• Embedding a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and operational excellence

What the client is looking for

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Significant experience leading finance transformation and operating model design
• Strong understanding of finance operations, governance and control environments
• Experience delivering ERP implementations, systems enhancements and digital transformation projects
• Proven ability to lead complex change programmes within multi-site or global organisations
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Experience of process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma would be advantageous
• A collaborative leadership style and passion for developing high-performing teams

What the client has to offer

• £80,000 - £90,000 base salary depending on experience
• Car allowance
• Performance-related bonus
• Matched pension scheme
• Flexible hybrid working with approximately two days per week in the office
• Opportunity to lead a high-profile finance transformation programme
• Career-defining role with significant exposure to senior leadership and strategic initiatives

Sound like a good fit?

For more information on this exciting opportunity, please apply directly or contact Dan Morris at dan@citadelsource.com.

Citadel Source is partnering with a successful, growing South West business to recruit a Head of Finance. This pivotal leadership role is ideal for an ambitious qualified accountant who wants to make a meaningful impact in a high-performing organisation, combining strong financial stewardship with commercial insight and continuous improvement.

Reporting directly to the CFO, you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, lead a team of finance professionals while supporting strategic decision-making across the business. Operating within a complex, high-volume environment, you will ensure the integrity of financial reporting, strengthen financial controls, and help drive operational and commercial performance. This role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and the board, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a visible impact within a dynamic and entrepreneurial business.

The role

You will oversee the smooth running of the finance function, ensuring robust financial governance, accurate reporting, and effective business partnering across the organisation.

As a Head of Finance, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Leading, mentoring and developing the finance team, promoting a high-performance culture
• Owning the month-end and year-end close processes, delivering timely and accurate financial reporting
• Ensuring the accurate calculation and reporting of revenue, cost of goods sold and inventory
• Delivering strong financial controls, data integrity and governance across the business
• Managing stock accounting and overseeing the annual stock take process
• Supporting the CFO in delivering best-in-class Board reporting and financial insight
• Driving budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes
• Enhancing management information and reporting to support commercial decision-making
• Partnering with operational leaders to improve business performance and profitability
• Supporting cash management, working capital optimisation and return on investment initiatives
• Working closely with Finance Business Partners to provide meaningful performance analysis
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement across finance processes, systems and reporting

About you

You will be a technically strong and commercially minded finance leader who enjoys operating within a fast-paced environment. Comfortable working both strategically and operationally, you will have a proven track record of delivering excellent financial control while supporting business growth and performance improvement.

The successful candidate will possess:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
• Post-qualified experience within a complex commercial business
• Previous financial management experience within a high-performing finance function
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of financial controls
• Experience managing general ledger, AP and AR functions
• Proven experience of budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes
• Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills
• The ability to lead, coach and develop high-performing teams
• Excellent analytical, reporting and problem-solving capabilities
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement

Desirable experience

• Manufacturing or other high-volume operational environment experience
• Experience managing inventory and stock accounting processes
• FP&A exposure
• Strong systems and data skills, including Power BI and advanced Excel
• Experience working with ERP systems, particularly Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Knowledge of SQL, VBA, AI-enabled tools or advanced reporting solutions

What's on offer

• Competitive salary of £75,000 - £85,000 (depending on experience)
• Car allowance of £5,000
• Performance-related bonus (up to 20%)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Significant exposure to the CFO, Board and senior leadership team
• Opportunity to shape and improve a growing finance function
• Excellent career progression prospects within a successful organisation

Interested?

For more information on this exciting opportunity, please apply directly or contact Dan Morris - dan@citadelsource.com at Citadel Source.

Citadel Source is partnering on exclusive basis to support our client based in North East Somerset area to recruit an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join their payroll team.

The role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to support the delivery of an accurate and efficient payroll service. Working closely with the Payroll Lead, you will oversee payroll operations, support payroll system improvements, and ensure payroll processes remain compliant and accurate throughout a period of change.

About you

You will have previous experience in a senior payroll role with a strong understanding of payroll legislation, pensions, and statutory payments. You will be confident using payroll systems and Microsoft Excel, with excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills. You will be able to manage multiple priorities, work accurately to deadlines, and build effective working relationships with colleagues across HR and Finance. 

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

• Support payroll operations and system improvements
• Validate and reconcile payroll data to ensure accuracy
• Prepare monthly payroll for processing
• Process complex payroll calculations and pension submissions
• Administer statutory payments, including SSP, SMP, and SPP
• Produce payroll reports and resolve payroll queries
• Maintain payroll procedures and documentation
• Work with Finance to support payroll accounting
• Identify and implement payroll process improvements

What the client has to offer

• A salary level £35,00 to £42,000 per annum 
• Parking on-site 
• 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (but increasing with length of service)

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 pleased to be partnering with a well-established and growing services business in Bristol, currently looking to appoint a Senior Accountant to join their finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with recent UK accountancy practice experience who is looking to further their career within a supportive and collaborative environment. Whether you're an ambitious Semi-Senior ready for the next step or an experienced Senior Accountant seeking a varied client-facing role, this position offers genuine progression and ongoing professional development.

About you

You are an organised and technically capable accountant with experience working within a UK accountancy practice. You enjoy managing your own client portfolio, preparing statutory accounts and tax returns, and building strong relationships with clients. You have excellent attention to detail, can prioritise your workload effectively, and take pride in delivering a high-quality service. If joining at Senior level, you'll also enjoy mentoring junior colleagues and supporting their development.

As a Senior Accountant, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Preparing statutory accounts for limited company clients
• Preparing Corporation Tax returns and computations
• Preparing Personal Tax returns
• Liaising directly with clients to obtain information and resolve queries
• Preparing and submitting accounts to Companies House
• Supporting clients with general accounting and taxation queries
• Managing your own portfolio of clients and ensuring deadlines are met
• Reviewing accounts and tax work completed by junior team members (Senior level)
• Providing coaching, feedback and technical support to junior colleagues
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships

What the client is looking for

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience within a UK accountancy practice
• Previous UK practice experience is essential
• Part-qualified ACA or ACCA as a minimum
• Experience preparing statutory accounts for limited companies
• Experience preparing Corporation Tax returns
• Good working knowledge of cloud accounting software (ideally Xero)
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise workload effectively

Desirable:

• Newly qualified ACA or ACCA
• Experience reviewing work completed by junior team members
• Experience using TaxCalc or similar accounts and tax software

What the client has to offer

• Salary of £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
• Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Ongoing training and support
• Friendly, supportive and collaborative team
• Modern Bristol office
• Regular social events and team activities

Sound like a good fit?

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