Financial Controller

Citadel Source

Bristol

Hybrid

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible core hours

25 days’ annual leave plus holidays

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

A finance recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Controller in Bristol, responsible for overseeing the finance function. You will handle cash management, prepare forecasts, and manage both accounts payable and receivable. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with experience in accounts preparation and has a proactive working style. The role offers flexible working arrangements including part-time options and results in a supportive team culture with generous leave policies.

Qualifications

Experience in either practice or industry.
Ability to work independently and confidently with financial data.
Ownership of finance function responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Taking ownership of all financial control and reporting within the business.
Preparing budgets, financial forecasts, and variance analysis.
Producing timely monthly management accounts for the Board.
Coordinating the year-end close process and external audit.
Managing day-to-day bookkeeping and reconciliations.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Accounts preparation

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Cash management

Job description

Senior Consultant @ Citadel Source | On a mission to reset the standard within Accountancy and Finance Recruitment

Citadel Source is delighted to be partnering with INSPHERE on a newly created Financial Controller role, reporting directly to the CEO.

About INSPHERE

INSPHERE is a small but ambitious company developing innovative robotic and automation technologies that help high-value manufacturers work with greater accuracy and efficiency. Based at the Bristol & Bath Science Park, it’s a close-knit, collaborative team of specialists with an excellent culture. The business is growing steadily and entering an exciting stage in its journey, with international expansion and new product development on the horizon.

The role

Reporting to the CEO, the Financial Controller is a “number 1” role, taking full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the finance function. It’s a hands‑on position requiring strong cash management and accurate financial reporting. This role would suit an experienced, proactive accountant seeking ownership within a dynamic SME environment.

About you

You’ll be a qualified accountant with experience gained from either practice or industry, with a good grounding in accounts preparation, forecasting and variance analysis. We’re looking for someone who can work independently, give confidence in the numbers, and take ownership of the full finance function.

Responsibilities

Taking ownership of all financial control and reporting within the business
Preparing budgets, financial forecasts and variance analysis, including Balance Sheet, P&L and cashflow projections
Producing timely monthly management accounts for the Board and investors
Coordinating the year-end close process and supporting the external audit
Managing day‑to‑day bookkeeping and ensuring all accounts are reconciled monthly
Processing stock movements and cost‑of‑sale calculations
Overseeing payroll processes and liaising with the external payroll provider
Managing accounts payable and receivable activities
Handling financial elements of grant‑funded R&D projects
Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and researching technical issues where required
Managing HMRC reporting, submissions and tax compliance
Developing and maintaining finance processes, policies and internal controls
Supporting gross margin analysis and the financial assessment of revenue models