Citadel Source is pleased to be exclusively recruiting for a Management Accountant on behalf of a growing hospitality brand based in Cardiff.

The role

Reporting into the Finance Manager, this role will be responsible for the monthly preparation of management accounts across several different sites, owning the individual P&Ls and acting as a business partner to the General Managers. In addition, you will support the SLT in areas such as Sales, Marketing, and Operations, helping them better understand financial performance. You will support the Finance Manager with taking a fresh view of processes and controls currently in place, identifying areas of opportunity to streamline the finance function and drive efficiencies across the business.

About you

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious accountant looking for the next step in their career, who has prior management accounting experience operating across multiple sites.  You will have experience of supporting the implementation of process improvements and efficiencies, with a keen eye for continuous improvement. Ideally, you will be familiar with the transactional side of finance (AP/AR) to support the wider finance team when needed.

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

• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and performance reporting
• Assist with variance analysis and provide meaningful insight into business performance
• Support the preparation of annual statutory accounts and external audit processes
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of financial systems, controls and reporting processes
• Support strategic projects and ad hoc commercial analysis as required
• Take ownership of cashflow forecasting, reporting and liquidity management
• Develop and maintain robust short and medium-term cashflow forecasts
• Monitor daily cash positions and proactively report on any potential cash gaps
• Provide regular cashflow reporting and variance analysis to senior management
• Identify opportunities to improve cash conversion, strengthen working capital management and enhance forecasting accuracy
• Act as a key contact for banking partners and monitor and maintain debt factoring facilities
• Support the development of treasury policies, controls and best practices

What the client has to offer

• A salary of up to £50,000
• Hybrid model
• Broad exposure across financial reporting, commercial finance, treasury and operational finance
• Career development opportunities within a dynamic, growing brand 
• Close to local transport routes
• Free parking within 5 minutes' walk of the office

Sound like a good fit?

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

Citadel Source are delighted to be supporting a large international Engineering organisation operating within a complex multi-entity environment that is seeking a technically strong and commercially aware Group Financial Controller. Reporting to senior finance leadership, this role will play a key part in leading financial operations during a period of organisational change and continued growth. 

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of group financial reporting, consolidation, governance, and financial control activities within a dynamic and fast-paced business environment. The successful candidate will lead a qualified finance team whilst driving financial accuracy, process improvement, and strong control frameworks across the organisation. 

As a Group Financial Controller, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

Group Reporting & Consolidation 

• Lead the monthly group reporting and consolidation process across multiple entities

• Coordinate and review intercompany reconciliations

• Ensure reporting deadlines are achieved, and accounting standards are consistently applied

• Maintain oversight of group balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls

• Support the year-end audit process and manage external auditor relationships

• Ensure consistency of accounting treatment and reporting across the wider business 

• Support maintenance and development of group reporting systems and financial data integrity 

• Work closely with FP&A and wider finance teams on reporting, forecasting, and cash flow activities

Financial Control & Compliance 

• Support preparation of statutory accounts and associated regulatory filings

• Assist with ongoing compliance and governance requirements across the organisation 

• Maintain and develop accounting policies, controls, and governance frameworks

• Ensure robust month-end close processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations 

• Review and strengthen internal financial controls and reporting accuracy

Leadership & Stakeholder Management 

• Manage, support, and develop members of the finance function, including qualified and part-qualified staff

• Assist with workload planning, performance management, and team development

• Prepare financial reporting packs and analysis for senior stakeholders

• Respond to finance-related queries across the business

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Support finance transformation and process improvement initiatives

• Drive operational efficiencies and improvements across finance processes and reporting 

• Undertake ad hoc financial analysis, reporting, and project-based work as required

About you  

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong technical accounting knowledge and experience operating within a complex, multi-entity environment. 

Candidates will ideally demonstrate:

• Strong group reporting and consolidation experience 

• Experience within financial control, governance, or group finance functions

• Previous experience managing or mentoring finance professionals

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• High attention to detail with the ability to work to tight deadlines

• Strong systems capability, including advanced Excel skills and exposure to finance/reporting systems

• A proactive and solutions-focused approach within a changing environment

What the client has to offer 

• Competitive salary package dependent on experience 

• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements 

• Generous holiday allowance 

• Pension scheme 

• Additional benefits  

Sound like a good fit? 
For more information on this exciting opportunity, please contact Citadel Source or reach out directly to Oliver Price at oliver@citadelsource.com. 

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 partnering with a well-established and highly regarded retail client in Cheltenham, who is seeking an experienced and hands-on Senior Finance Assistant to join their fast-paced business.

The role

This position requires someone who can hit the ground running, manage complex and high-volume finance processes, and provide accurate and timely reporting to support the wider business. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic organisation and play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance function.

About you

You will have previous experience in a similar finance operations role, with strong knowledge of both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes. You will also have experience managing or mentoring junior team members and be confident working within a high-volume finance environment. Ideally, you will have previous experience using QuickBooks and possess strong Excel skills. You will be proactive, adaptable and capable of integrating quickly into a busy business environment.

As a Senior Finance Assistant, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Manage month-end accounting, including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, and reconciliations
• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and bank reconciliations
• Supervise and support the Purchase Ledger Clerk
• Manage the company credit card programme and expense reporting
• Support the Finance Manager with ad hoc tasks and queries

What the client has to offer

• Salary of £35,000 - £40,000
• Full office-based role
• Free on-site parking
• Staff discount scheme

Sound like a good fit? 

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please reach out to Anna Wozniak (anna@citadelsource.com) at Citadel Source. 

Citadel Source are pleased to be working exclusively with a well-established and highly respected FMCG brand who is looking to appoint an Accounts Receivable Lead to join their growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of the AR function within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

About you

You will have previous experience in Accounts Receivable or Credit Control, ideally with some exposure to leading processes and mentoring others. You will have strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities, alongside being a confident communicator who can build relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders. You will bring a proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Strong Excel skills are essential, and experience with ERP systems would be beneficial.

The role

Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end Accounts Receivable process, ensuring timely collection of cash, maintaining strong customer relationships, and driving process improvements.

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

• Manage the full Accounts Receivable cycle, including invoicing, cash allocation, and collections
• Take ownership of the sales ledger, ensuring accuracy and timely reconciliation
• Proactively manage and reduce aged debt, following up with customers where required
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders and external customers
• Produce regular AR reports, including debtor analysis and cash flow forecasting
• Support with month-end processes, including reconciliations and reporting
• Identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiency and reduce risk
• Assist with query resolution and ensure a high standard of customer service

What the client has to offer

• Salary up to £35,000
• Hybrid working – only 2 days per week in the office
• Opportunity to take ownership and make a real impact within a recognised brand
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Clear progression opportunities

Sound like a good fit?

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

Citadel Source are delighted to be partnering with Maples on a Financial Controller role, reporting directly to the Finance Director.

Maples is an established and growing organisation based in Bristol, with a strong focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement. The business prides itself on creating a collaborative and high-performing culture, where teams are empowered and supported to deliver their best work. With a clear strategic vision and an emphasis on robust financial management, Maples is at an exciting stage of development and is seeking a Financial Controller to play a key role in supporting ongoing growth and performance.

The role

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will lead the finance and reporting function, taking responsibility for delivering accurate and timely financial information while managing and developing a small team. This is a broad and hands-on leadership role, combining technical accounting expertise with commercial insight and process improvement. You will act as a trusted partner to the wider business, supporting decision-making, driving financial performance, and ensuring strong financial controls are in place.

About you

You will be a fully or part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/AAT) with strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. We’re looking for someone with a proactive mindset who can challenge and influence stakeholders, improve processes, and lead a team effectively. Strong systems knowledge (ideally Sage 50 and Excel) and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders are key.

As the Financial Controller, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Leading, managing and developing a small finance team, providing guidance, support and ongoing development
• Delivering timely and accurate monthly management accounts, financial reporting and board packs
• Preparing and maintaining cashflow forecasts, ensuring sufficient liquidity is retained in the business
• Owning the budgeting and forecasting process, working closely with senior stakeholders
• Monitoring financial performance, providing variance analysis and actionable insights to support decision-making
• Managing the end-to-end month-end and year-end processes, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP
• Overseeing accounts payable and receivable, ensuring efficient processing and strong cash management
• Managing payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory obligations
• Leading on treasury management and cash flow optimisation
• Ensuring compliance with statutory reporting, tax requirements, and company regulations, liaising with external advisors where required
• Reviewing and enhancing financial systems, processes and controls to improve efficiency and reporting quality
• Acting as a trusted business partner, positively challenging spend and identifying opportunities for improvement

What the client has to offer

• Salary up to £50,000 FTE
• Flexible working options (full-time or reduced FTE considered)
• Hybrid working (3 days office/2 days home)
• Company pension scheme
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to lead and shape the finance function within a growing organisation

Sound like a good fit?

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

Citadel Source is delighted to partner with a leading Bristol-based business to support the recruitment of their new Senior Finance Analyst.

A bit about our client...

Our client is a large, complex organisation undergoing a significant period of transformation across its Finance function. With a growing and evolving financial analysis team, the business is focused on improving the quality, consistency and depth of its financial reporting and insight. Operating in a fast-paced environment, the organisation is investing in its data, systems and reporting capabilities, with a multi-year roadmap to modernise processes, enhance analytics and drive better decision-making. This role will play a key part in that journey.

The role

The successful candidate will take ownership of the monthly performance pack while helping to shift the function from static reporting towards more insightful, driver-led analysis. Alongside core reporting responsibilities, the role will support a broader transformation agenda, improving data quality, standardising reporting frameworks and increasing the use of automation and BI tools. There is a strong emphasis on adding value through insight, understanding the “why” behind the numbers, and supporting senior stakeholders with clear, actionable analysis.

About you

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a strong background in FP&A, financial analysis or management reporting within a corporate environment. You will have advanced Excel skills and be comfortable using tools such as Power BI, Power Query or SQL to work with large and complex datasets. You are highly analytical with a natural curiosity to understand the drivers behind financial performance, and you can translate detailed analysis into clear, meaningful insight. You will have experience producing structured monthly reporting with a strong focus on accuracy, control and continuous improvement. Confident and proactive, you are comfortable engaging with stakeholders across the business, challenging assumptions where appropriate and communicating financial information in a clear and commercially relevant way. You are self-sufficient and well organised, able to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines within a fast-paced and evolving environment.

As the Senior Finance Analyst, your role will include, but not be limited to:

• Act as a finance partner and single point of contact for divisional stakeholders, providing insight, challenge and decision support
• Provide commercial insight and challenge to optimise financial and operational performance
• Own delivery of monthly financial reporting, including performance analysis, variance explanation and insight-led commentary
• Lead components of budgeting, forecasting and planning, ensuring alignment with operational drivers
• Develop and maintain robust financial models for commercial agreements and business cases
• Translate operational activity into financial performance insight, developing forward looking outlooks including risks, opportunities and scenario analysis
• Support and influence key business decisions through financial insight and analysis
• Drive understanding of cost drivers and support effective cost control and optimisation
• Maintain oversight of management accounting and ensure integrity of financial information (incl. accruals, prepayments, reconciliations)
• Build and enhance dashboards and reporting using BI tools
• Continuously improve reporting, processes and data quality
• Provide ad hoc analysis to support strategic initiatives
• Deputise for the Commercial Accountant as required

What the client has to offer

• £55,000 DOE plus discretionary annual bonus
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell additional days
• Generous non-contributory pension
• Private medical insurance, life assurance and wellbeing support  
• Access to a wide range of learning and development resources
• Competitive family-friendly policies
• Opportunities to support community and volunteering initiatives
• Flexible benefits including travel, retail and lifestyle discounts
• Additional optional benefits such as critical illness cover, dental plans and gym discounts

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.

Citadel Source are supporting a well-established Hospitality brand in the appointment of an Assistant 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. You will be AAT-qualified or a CIMA/ACCA student, with strong Excel skills. You will also be collaborative and willing to support the wider business on ongoing improvement projects.

The role

The Assistant Management Accountant will work closely with the Finance Manager, sharing responsibility for ensuring that accurate and timely information is provided to stakeholders. You will support the delivery of monthly reporting requirements.

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

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts      
• Preparing the VAT and IOSS reporting
• Assisting with the preparation of year end and audit file
• Assisting with the budgeting and reforecasting process
• Support monthly and annual reporting requirements
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigation of variances
• Supporting the Finance Manager and assisting with any other ad hoc queries or task

What the client offers

• A salary of £35,000 to £40,000
• Generous staff discount
• Study support
• Parking on site 

Sound like a good fit?

For more information on this exciting opportunity, please contact Jesse Howes - jesse@citadelsource.com at Citadel Source.

Citadel Source is delighted to partner with a longstanding client to support the recruitment of their new FP&A Analyst. This is a unique opportunity to join a business undergoing significant transformation across finance, operations and data insight, playing a key role in improving how information is structured, understood and used across the organisation.

About you

You are naturally curious, analytical and enjoy solving problems through structure and process improvement. You are someone who takes ownership, enjoys understanding how businesses operate, and is motivated by improving the quality and reliability of information. The role suits someone who has strong attention to detail, a willingness to challenge inconsistencies, and the confidence to engage with stakeholders across multiple functions and levels of seniority. This role would suit a newly qualified accountant or analytically minded finance professional who wants exposure to significant finance transformation within an evolving business.

As an FP&A Analyst, your role will include, but not be limited to:

• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
• Improving the quality, consistency and integrity of financial and operational data
• Helping define and standardise KPIs and reporting definitions across the organisation
• Identifying inconsistencies and duplication within reporting processes and data structures
• Supporting the development of automated and streamlined reporting processes
• Working closely with operational, commercial and finance stakeholders to map and improve processes
• Supporting forecasting tools, reporting systems and dashboard development
• Providing insightful analysis on performance trends, risks and opportunities
• Acting as a key link between operational teams and senior management reporting requirements
• Contributing to long-term transformation projects focused on automation, predictive insight and operational efficiency

What the client is looking for

• Newly qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA
• Strong Excel and analytical capability
• Experience working with large data sets, reporting or BI tools is advantageous
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• High attention to detail with a methodical and structured approach
• A proactive, self-starting mentality with a genuine interest in process improvement and data quality
• Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn independently
• Someone comfortable working through detailed operational challenges to support wider strategic transformation

Sound like a good fit?

If you are interested in this position, please reach out to Grant Chalmers-Stevens - Grant@citadelsource.com at Citadel Source.