Job Description

Citadel Source are pleased to be working with an established and growing organisation in Bristol to recruit a Finance 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 Finance 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
• Some exposure to purchase ledger or finance admin, or interest in studying AAT

What the client has to offer

• £25,500
• 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 at Citadel Source at harry@citadelsource.com