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 has been retained by Brothers Drinks to recruit a Head of Finance. This is a key leadership appointment for a qualified accountant seeking a broad and influential role within a complex, fast-moving business environment.

Reporting directly to the CFO, you will lead the finance function, driving financial control, performance reporting, commercial insight, and continuous improvement across the organisation. With significant exposure to the executive leadership team and board, this position offers the opportunity to shape finance operations, influence business performance and support a growing organisation through its next phase of development and transformation.

A bit about Brothers……

Brothers Drinks is a fast-paced, growth-oriented beverage manufacturer headquartered in Shepton Mallet, Somerset. With a heritage rooted in innovation and a strong retail presence, the company produces a diverse portfolio of fruit ciders and soft drinks for major supermarkets, hospitality chains, and export markets. Known for its agile operations and entrepreneurial culture, Brothers combines modern manufacturing capability with a sharp commercial edge -making it an exciting environment for professionals who thrive on delivering results in a dynamic FMCG setting. 

The role

As Head of Finance, you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance operation whilst partnering with stakeholders across the business to enhance financial performance, strengthen controls and improve reporting capability.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Owning month-end and year-end reporting processes, ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely and insightful financial information
• Maintaining robust financial controls, governance frameworks, and balance sheet integrity across the organisation
• Partnering with senior operational stakeholders to drive profitability, challenge assumptions and identify performance improvement opportunities
• Supporting cashflow management, working capital optimisation and investment appraisal activities
• Driving improvements across finance systems, reporting, automation, and data utilisation to enhance efficiency and scalability
• Collaborating with Finance Business Partners and functional leaders to improve financial understanding across the wider organisation
• Managing relationships with auditors, advisers, and other external stakeholders
• Supporting strategic projects, business change initiatives and organisational growth plans as required

About you

You will be an engaging and commercially minded finance leader, capable of balancing strong technical accounting expertise with strategic thinking and operational delivery.

The successful candidate will possess:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
• Proven experience operating within a senior finance leadership role
• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset, with a passion for driving positive change and continuous improvement
• The ability to operate effectively both strategically and hands-on when required

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary
• Bonus of 20%
• Car allowance
• Performance-related bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Significant exposure to the CFO, Board and executive leadership team
• Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing finance function
• A visible leadership role within a growing organisation undergoing continued evolution and transformation
• Excellent long-term career development opportunities

Please note, Citadel Source have been retained on an exclusive basis for the search for the Head of Finance. All third party applications will be forwarded to Citadel Source for review. 

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 is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Management Accountant to join our client based in the Avonmouth area.

About you

You will be a proactive and organised individual with excellent attention to detail and a strong work ethic. You will be AAT qualified and ideally working towards CIMA or ACCA, with strong Excel skills and good communication abilities. You will have previous experience in a similar finance role, with knowledge of month-end processes, reconciliations, journals, accruals, and prepayments. Experience with SAGE, payroll or accounts would be advantageous.

The role

The Assistant Management Accountant will support the wider finance team with accurate and timely financial reporting, working closely with both finance and non-finance colleagues.

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

• Assist with journals, accruals, prepayments and adjustments
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Assist with forecasts and annual budgets
• Analyse variances, costs and performance
• Produce reports and KPIs
• Complete key account reconciliations
• Support Sales and Purchase Ledger
• Assist with expenses, credit cards and treasury management
• Support audits and finance projects
• Contribute to process improvements and financial accuracy
• Business partner with managers across the business

What the client has to offer

• Salary £35,000 - £ 40,000
• Company bonus scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Training and study support

Sound like a good fit?

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