Citadel Source is delighted to be working with a well-established client in the City Centre, who is seeking a Temporary Payroll/Benefits Assistant. This role is initially offered on a 3-month contract basis; however, for the right candidate, there is potential for the position to be extended or to become permanent.

To be considered for this role, you must be immediately available or able to start at very short notice.

About you

To succeed in this role, you must have strong knowledge of payroll processes and statutory calculations, experience with salary sacrifice schemes in line with HMRC rules, and familiarity with company and auto-enrolment pensions, including reconciliation and payments.

The role

You will support the development and implementation of benefits policies, liaise with providers, and work closely with the Payroll Manager and Offshore team to ensure benefits are processed accurately and on time through payroll.

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

• Manage employee benefits queries and escalations
• Support the Payroll Manager with benefits administration and provider relationships
• Process benefits registrations, changes and leavers
• Act as a key contact for internal and external benefits queries
• Maintain benefits documentation and procedures
• Support benefits communications and renewals
• Provide general administrative support
• Assist with overpayments reporting and recovery

What the client has to offer

• £15 - £17 per hour
• Hybrid role: 1 day per week in the office (full-time in-office during training)

Sound like a good fit? 

For more information on this exciting opportunity, please apply or reach out to Anna Wozniak - anna@citadelsource.com at Citadel Source. 

Citadel Source are delighted to be seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Manager to join our client, a well-established business in Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of the accounts payable function within a supportive and fast-paced finance environment.

About you

You will have strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. You will be a confident communicator who can build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. In this role, you will play a key part in overseeing the accounts payable process, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and payments are made on time while maintaining robust financial controls.

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

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the accounts payable function
• Ensure all supplier invoices are processed accurately and in a timely manner
• Manage and maintain the purchase ledger, ensuring records are accurate and up to date
• Review and approve invoice coding and ensure correct cost allocation
• Prepare and oversee supplier payment runs in line with company procedures
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, resolving queries efficiently
• Perform regular supplier statement reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Monitor and improve accounts payable processes and controls
• Support month-end activities, including accruals and reporting related to payables
• Assist with financial reporting and provide insight into accounts payable performance
• Ensure compliance with company policies, financial regulations, and internal controls
• Support and mentor junior members of the finance team where required

What the client has to offer

• A salary of £35,000 – £40,000 per annum
• The opportunity to join a well-established and growing business
• Parking on site

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 seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our client, a boutique business in Somerset. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in finance within a fast-paced and supportive environment.

About you

You will have strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills, and you will be a confident communicator with a proactive approach. You will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance operations, ensuring accurate financial records are maintained, invoices are processed efficiently, and internal and supplier queries are handled professionally.

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

• Ensure all purchase invoices are uploaded to Xero and processed for all group entities
• Accurately code and process invoices ready for approval
• Respond to supplier queries and assist with finance-related enquiries
• Create and issue invoices for third-party revenue streams, including events
• Maintain and update the accounting system to ensure financial records are accurate and up to date
• Assist with setting up bank payments when required
• Support weekly updates of daily cash flow projections across group bank accounts
• Carry out bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Reconcile key supplier statements and resolve any differences
• Assist in the preparation of financial and management reports when required
• Support the finance team with departmental and site budget reporting as part of the annual budgeting process
• Manage administration related to membership and loyalty schemes, including invoices and payments
• Ensure processes remain compliant with GDPR and banking procedures
• Provide general finance administration support to the wider team

What the client has to offer

• A salary of £30,000 – £35,000 per annum
• Fully office-based role
• Parking on site

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 exclusively with a high-growth leisure and hospitality group to appoint a Head of FP&A. This newly created role will be responsible for the development and ongoing management of the FP&A function.

About the client

Our client is a fast‑growing, investor‑backed SME with bold ambitions and a clear trajectory for continued expansion. The business has recently made substantial investments in strengthening its finance function, signalling a commitment to building a best‑in‑class operation. Following our successful placement of the technical counterpart to this position, the newly appointed Head of FP&A will play a pivotal role in shaping the refreshed senior leadership finance structure. In addition to leading the planning and performance agenda, this role will also elevate and reinforce the commercial capability of the organisation as part of a broader, high‑impact remit.

The role

This is a pivotal appointment that will support the Finance Director in shaping the financial strategy and building a scalable finance function. The Head of FP&A will play a central role in strengthening financial processes, improving reporting, and supporting commercial decision-making as the organisation grows. The role combines strategic influence with hands-on involvement and will work closely with the wider finance team and senior operational leaders across the group. 

About you

You will be a qualified accountant with strong technical grounding and commercial awareness. You will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and able to balance detail with broader strategic thinking. You will also bring the curiosity and adaptability needed to engage with the operational side of the business and identify opportunities for improvement. 

As a Head of FP&A, your role will include, but not be limited to:

• Lead the full budgeting, forecasting and long‑range planning cycle, ensuring alignment with commercial and strategic goals
• Build and evolve robust financial models that are accurate, scalable, and consistent across the organisation
• Deliver scenario and sensitivity analysis to guide key strategic decisions, investments, and risk assessments
• Align planning cycles with monthly reporting and operational insight, working closely with the Head of Finance
• Own monthly performance reporting and board‑level FP&A packs, delivering clear, forward‑looking insight
• Track performance against budgets, forecasts and KPIs, driving accountability through data‑led analysis
• Enhance dashboards and analytics to provide real‑time visibility of business performance
• Act as a senior business partner to leaders across all departments, influencing decisions at SLT and Board level
• Lead financial modelling for strategic initiatives, pricing, bids, tenders, and new product/service development
• Own and improve costing models, partnering with Operations to ensure accurate, real‑time cost bases and margin visibility
• Develop and mentor the FP&A and commercial teams, building a high‑performance, insight‑driven culture
• Champion financial governance and continuous improvement, maintaining best‑practice standards and driving enhancements in forecasting, modelling, and reporting

What the client offers

• £75,000 to £85,000 - depending on experience
• Full-time, permanent role
• On-site working 3 days per week 
• A range of employee benefits, including discounts, wellbeing initiatives, and team events
• Free parking and onsite perks
• Opportunities for development/progression  

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 pleased to be exclusively partnering alongside a fast-growing and highly acquisitive client to appoint a newly created Financial Controller opportunity. You will work closely alongside the FD to provide clear and accurate financial information and drive clarity and improvements across the finance function. 

About you

This opportunity will suit a proactive, qualified accountant with several years of post-qualified experience operating in a varied and autonomous business environment. You will enjoy the detail and be hands-on in nature. You will have worked in a growing business with experience in the professional services sector and be confident operating in a change/improvement focussed environment. 

The role

This is a newly formed role, born out of growth/acquisition across the group. This is a rare opportunity for someone who is comfortable operating within a remote working setup who is both self-sufficient and proactive. Your role will naturally be very varied, including a range of monthly reporting tasks as well as ongoing process improvement tasks. 

As a Group Financial Controller, your role will include, but not be limited to:

• Ownership of all financial control and reporting across the Group
• Oversee and meet all financial reporting deadlines as required
• Develop and produce a regular management information pack (daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly), including cash-flow statements and management accounts
• Oversee account reconciliation and ensure accurate financial data is produced effectively and on time
• Responsibility for overseeing finOps processes (AP/AR/Cash/banking/Payroll)
• Lead a small finance team and work in a matrix finance structure
• Ongoing research and implementation of reporting standards (IFRS 3, IFRS 15, IFRS16 as an example)
• Manage the external audit process – from choosing auditors, maintaining the relationship, and supporting the annual audit
• Assist the FD with ongoing process improvement/automation projects
• Any other ad-hoc responsibilities are required by the FD/CFO

What the client is looking for:

• A qualified accountant, with at least 3 years post-qualification

• Commercially minded with strong analytical skills

• Experienced in financial modelling and scenario planning

• Comfortable working in a dynamic, growing organisation

• Strong with systems and data, with advanced Excel capability

• An excellent communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders

• Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities

• Confident, proactive, and motivated by building and improving processes
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a small, collaborative team

What the client has to offer

• Salary up to £80kp/a 
• Car allowance 
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays 
• Remote Working
• Career Progression opportunities

Sound like a good fit?

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

***Due to the high volume of applications we expect to obtain on this vacancy, we may not be able to respond to everyone individually. If you haven't heard back within 2 weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful***

Citadel Source is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join our growing client based in the greater Bristol area. 

About you

You will be a proactive and motivated individual with a strong work ethic, who takes pride in delivering both individual and team objectives. You will be enthusiastic, committed, and an effective communicator who works well collaboratively within a team environment. You will be qualified or part-qualified in CIMA or ACCA and possess strong Excel skills. You will take a collaborative approach and contribute to wider business improvement initiatives. Previous experience in a similar role is essential, particularly involving month-end processes, along with a solid understanding of fundamental accounting principles.

The role

The Management Accountant will work closely with the Financial Controller and will play an important role in ensuring that stakeholders receive accurate and timely financial information. The position will also support the preparation and delivery of the organisation’s 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 £50,000
• Fully remote, though you will be expected to travel to the office when required by the business
• Parking on site

Sound like a good fit? 

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

Citadel Source are delighted to be supporting a growing manufacturing business in the search for a dynamic and commercially astute Finance Business Partner. This is a great opportunity to be a key cog in an exciting growth period for the business. 

The role

This role offers a great mixture of data analytics, financial modelling and commercial exposure across the business. 

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

• Work closely with commercial, operational, and senior leadership teams to provide clear, actionable financial insight
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes
• Deliver monthly management reporting and variance analysis
• Identify opportunities for growth, cost savings, and improved efficiency
• Challenge assumptions and support data-driven decision-making
• Be a key contributor to cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business
• Managing stock & inventory 
• Ensuring stock provision is proficient 
• Develop efficiencies of travel logistics of stock

What the client is looking for

• Newly Qualified/Fully Qualified Accountant
• Previous experience in the manufacturing industry
• Experience of managing relationships and being able to impact and influence senior non-financial management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to express financial information to non-financial colleagues
• Experience of performing detailed financial performance analysis, with high standards, accuracy, and presentation
• Excellent planning and time management skills with the ability to meet exact deadlines
• Mixture of analytical, commercial and persuasion skills

What the client has to offer

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Salary up to £55kp/a 
• Bonus Structure 

Sound like a good fit?

For more information on this exciting opportunity, please apply or reach out to Jesse Howes - jesse@citadelsource.com at Citadel Source. 

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

The role

Our client provides end-to-end event solutions across food & beverage, retail, technology, and logistics. This role will focus on the food & beverages arm of the business, driving excellence and efficiency in one of the key strategic pillars of the business.

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

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

What the client is looking for

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

What the client has to offer

• 28 days holiday allowance + bank holidays
• Bonus Scheme
• Regular team lunches & team socials

Sound like a good fit?

For more information on this exciting opportunity, please apply or reach out to Jesse Howes - jesse@citadelsource.com at Citadel Source.