Administrative Support - Finance Focus

Core3 is excited to recruit an Administrative Support professional eager to gain exposure to finance operations within an established yet expanding team, serving a prominent British multi-channel retailer. With a salary ranging from £25,000 to £27,000, based on experience, plus outstanding flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path.

Why Join Our Client ?

This role presents a fantastic opportunity to advance your career and apply your skills and knowledge. Our Bristol-based client is a thriving, family-owned enterprise deeply committed to its community and environmental sustainability.

How You’ll Make An Impact:

As part of the team, you'll play a crucial role in supporting with the debt collection from the client portfolio. You will : 

• Gather and organise information essential for establishing credit limits on customer accounts
• Ensure accurate and prompt entry of all payments (e.g., cheques, BACS, FP, CHAPS) onto relevant customer accounts
• Process bank transfers and cheque payments expediently to uphold timely delivery services for mail order accounts
• Facilitate the Direct Debit process by promptly uploading bank information
• Maintain up-to-date customer information on credit accounts, promptly implementing any necessary changes
• Timely generation and distribution of customer invoices, credit notes, and statements
• Assist credit controllers in debt collection efforts by providing copy documents and raising invoice disputes with customer services
• Address queries pertaining to credit accounts, including payment allocation inquiries

Why We're Excited About You:

We're seeking dynamic individuals who thrives in our collaborative and social working environment.

• Experience in high-level administration
• Some familiarity with credit control preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in making outbound calls
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, adaptable environment
• Minimum Grade 4 (or equivalent) GCSE in Maths, along with a solid educational background
• Proficiency in MS Outlook and Excel
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy

What You'll Receive:

In return for your contributions, our client offers :

• Hybrid working model
• Competitive salary of £25,000-£27,000, dependent on experience
• Flexible working hours to accommodate personal needs
• Complimentary parking
• Subsidised lunches
• Competitive holiday entitlement of 30 days

We welcome applications from all candidates who meet the requirements outlined for this role.

If this opportunity resonates with you, please apply directly to this advert or contact cally@core3.co.uk // 0117 213 0300.

Accounts Payable (6-month FTC)

Core3 are delighted to recruit an Accounts Payable on a 6 month fixed term contract with a leading organisation in Central Bristol. £35,000-£40,000 per annum (pro-rata for the duration of the contract) Hybrid working.

Why join our client?

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious individual to work within a very complex business and to be a part of a highly performing finance department that develop you and your skills.

How you'll make an impact

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in coordinating payments to suppliers, negotiating payment terms, and maintaining effective communication with internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate payments to suppliers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Negotiate payment terms with suppliers to optimize cash flow and maintain positive relationships.
• Track all payment terms and deadlines, providing regular reports to internal stakeholders.
• Utilize spreadsheet software proficiently to manage payment data and generate reports.
• Act as a liaison between the company and suppliers, handling communication and addressing any payment-related issues.
• Push back on suppliers when necessary to ensure compliance with payment terms and company policies.
• Collaborate with Finance Assistants to manage transactional activities, focusing on high-value, low-volume transactions.
• Engage in low-volume, high-value transactions, processing approximately 20-40 transactions per day.
• Conduct cognitive, personality, and Excel exercises as part of the recruitment process.
• Participate in face-to-face interviews with Nick in Central Bristol.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in supply chain or procurement is preferred.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet software, particularly Excel, to manage payment data and generate reports.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling financial transactions and data.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working in an office environment in Central Bristol, with the flexibility to work 4-5 days per week (potentially flexing to 3 days) during core hours of 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Why we're excited about you

Our client is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable to help on an interim basis through a busy period of growth.

What you'll get in return

The remuneration and benefits for this role are:

• £35,000-£40,000 per annum (pro-rata for the duration of the contract) Hybrid working (2 days wfh)

Interim Title: Finance Controller (FC)

Core3 are delighted to recruit an Interim Financial Controller opportunity with a leading organisation in Central Bristol. £400-450 per day. Hybrid working.

Why join our client?

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious individual to work within a very complex business and to be a part of a highly performing finance department that develop you and your skills.

How you’ll make an impact

We are seeking a Finance Controller (FC) to join our dynamic team for a 6-month role. The FC will play a crucial role in supporting financial operations, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, and facilitating strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Deputy Director to support day-to-day financial activities.
• Manage internal accounting and reporting processes, including analysis, compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and generating reports for stakeholders.
• Act as a liaison between finance and project teams, overseeing revenue recognition from projects and ensuring timely delivery of reports.
• Monitor cash flow, including capex and high-value, low-volume transactions.
• Mitigate financial risk by closely monitoring weather conditions and coordinating deployments accordingly.
• Cover for Heads of Mission (HMs) as they transition onto projects, ensuring seamless financial operations.
• Contribute to strategic financial planning and cost control initiatives to achieve breakeven targets.

Requirements:

• Prior experience in finance and accounting roles, preferably in a project-based environment.
• Strong understanding of financial principles, including IFRS and internal analysis.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders and negotiate with suppliers.
• Proficiency in Excel for tracking payment terms, analyzing cash flow, and reporting.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a focus on growth and sustainability.

Why we’re excited about you

Our client is looking for an experienced FC to help on an interim basis through a busy period of growth.

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified

What you’ll get in return

The remuneration and benefits for this role are:

• £400-450 per day
• Hybrid working (2 days wfh)

Interim Management Accountant

Core3 are delighted to recruit a Interim Management Accountant opportunity on a 3 month contract with a leading organisation in Central Bristol. £150-200. Hybrid working.

Why join our client?

This is a great opportunity for an individual to work within a very complex business and to be a part of a highly performing finance department that develop you and your skills.

How you’ll make an impact

As the Management Accountant you will be the number two to the Senior Management and play an important assisting the Finance Team to provide robust accounting and management information to the business.

• Support the team in producing management accounts, ensuring adherence to required standards and deadlines.
• Aid in preparing and thoroughly documenting assigned monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including taking full ownership of the bank reconciliation process.
• Assist in compiling data throughout the year to meet both external and internal audit needs, and participate in presenting audit information as necessary.
• Review processes and controls across finance, offering suggestions for improvement and assisting in implementing changes.
• Maintain and update appropriate procedure notes for defined areas of responsibility.
• Collaborate with other Shared Service Center (SSC) functions to resolve queries and implement solutions to avoid recurrence.
• Monitor and manage shared finance mailboxes, completing necessary tasks related to them.
• Participate in key projects within the Finance Team, SSC, and the Group as directed.

Why we’re excited about you

Our client is looking for an experienced profile for this 3 month temp opportunity.

• Part qualified AAT/CIMA/ACCA or qualified by experience. 
• Management Accounting, Financial Accounting or Account to Report role
• Willingness to get involved with the wider team

What you’ll get in return

The remuneration and benefits for this role are:

• £150-200
• Hybrid working (2 days wfh)
• Onsite parking

Senior Finance Manager

Core3 are delighted to recruit a Senior Finance Manager opportunity with a growing business with a great reputation within their sector. Bristol. £50,000-£60,000. Hybrid working.

Why join our client?

This presents an exceptional opportunity for a driven individual to become part of a thriving business and play a pivotal role in propelling it to new heights. As a member of the Senior Leadership team, you'll actively contribute to shaping the strategic direction of the company and spearheading its evolution to the next level of success.

How you’ll make an impact

As the Senior Finance Manager you will provide strong financial controls, analysis and support to the Senior Leadership and Board of Directors/ Shareholders.

• Delivery of end of month Management Accounts and Balance sheet, and analysis of anomalies to budgets in appropriate timescales.
• Budgeting and Cashflow forecasting
• Provide cashflow updates weekly and reforecast where required.
• Ensuring strong Management of Debtors and Creditors, and banking reconciliation.
• Provide cashflow updates weekly and reforecast where required.
• Putting together and Reviewing quarterly VAT returns
• Providing information and support to the audit partner.
• Being an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team.

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Why we’re excited about you

Our client is looking someone who is aligned with their values and is excited by their vibrant, `can-do` attitude and culture, and growth ambitions. Able to hit the ground running, with a positive and driven attitude to make a real difference.

• Qualified (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA)
• Experience of management accounting
• Experience of consolidation/UK and IFRS GAAP
• Experience of QuickBooks.
• Payroll is outsourced.

What you’ll get in return

• £50,000 basic salary
• Management Bonus
• Hybrid working 3 days a week
• 25 days holiday

Finance Business Partner

Core3 are delighted to be recruiting a Finance Business Partner opportunity with a market leading business in Bristol £50,000-£55,000.  Hybrid working 2 days a week.

Why join our client?

They are a market leading growing fast-paced, commercial driven environment with a dynamic and vibrant culture. This is a huge opportunity for top line revenue growth which will add immediate bottom line value. It’s a very commercially focused role which can add real value to key decision makers giving you the ability to make your mark and be rewarded with share options.

How you’ll make an impact

This is a varied role where you will support the FP&A Manager in delivering an effective business-partnering service. Fundamentally, you will be partnering with senior managers around the business, assisting and influencing them in making key decisions. In addition, this role will include commercial business investigation, KPI reporting, financial auditing, planning & budgeting, plus various ad hoc activities and project work as required.

• Develop and maintain operational relationships whilst enhancing financial awareness and ownership of business/departmental performance
• Undertake detailed analysis and investigation of key business areas as identified and agreed with the FP&A Manager
• Report findings, make recommendations and develop action plan for improvements. This includes process improvements and plans for continual monitoring
• Develop and continually update business KPI’s
• Undertakes periodic depot-based financial audits to ensure procedures are adhered to
• Ensures regular financial and operational information is distributed to stakeholders
• Prepare and obtain information to build the annual budgets & forecasting
• To provide assistance with any acquisitions e.g. due diligence and operational integration
• Support finance contribution to Divisional board meetings & senior team reviews
• Delegate work as appropriate to the Finance Analyst supporting your area of the business
• Ensure appropriate department procedures are maintained, updated and documented 

Why we’re excited about you

Our client is very proud of their culture, and this role is suited to someone who is commercial with product industry experience, good FP&A experience and is credible at board level.

• Qualified CIMA / ACCA accountant
• Experience of working in partnership with non-financial managers, particularly at a senior level
• Proven ability to manage deadlines and concurrent challenges effectively
• Sound modelling and analytical skills

What you’ll get in return

• £50,000 - £55,000 basic salary
• Hybrid / Remote working
• 25 days, rising to 28 days with service + bank holidays 
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme (auto-enrolment after 3 months, employee pays 5% + 6% contribution)
• Annual bonus scheme

Management Accountant

Core3 are delighted to recruit a Management Accountant opportunity with a leading organisation in Central Bristol. £40,000-£45,000. Hybrid working.

Why join our client?

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious individual to work within a very complex business and to be a part of a highly performing finance department that develop you and your skills.

How you’ll make an impact

As the Management Accountant you will be the number two to the Senior Management and play an important assisting the Finance Team to provide robust accounting and management information to the business.

• Support the team in producing management accounts, ensuring adherence to required standards and deadlines.
• Aid in preparing and thoroughly documenting assigned monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including taking full ownership of the bank reconciliation process.
• Assist in compiling data throughout the year to meet both external and internal audit needs, and participate in presenting audit information as necessary.
• Review processes and controls across finance, offering suggestions for improvement and assisting in implementing changes.
• Maintain and update appropriate procedure notes for defined areas of responsibility.
• Collaborate with other Shared Service Center (SSC) functions to resolve queries and implement solutions to avoid recurrence.
• Monitor and manage shared finance mailboxes, completing necessary tasks related to them.
• Participate in key projects within the Finance Team, SSC, and the Group as directed.

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Why we’re excited about you

Our client is looking for an experienced Assistant Management Accountant, looking to step up with their responsibilities.

• Part qualified CIMA/ACCA
• Management Accounting, Financial Accounting or Account to Report role
• Willingness to get involved with the wider team

What you’ll get in return

The remuneration and benefits for this role are:

• £40,000-£45,000
• Hybrid working (2 days wfh)
• 6% bonus
• Onsite parking
• 25 days annual leave + ability to buy/sell more
• Other great benefits

Senior Management Accountant

Core3 are delighted to recruit a Senior Management Accountant opportunity with a retail organisation in Bristol. £50,000-£55,000. Hybrid working.

Why join our client?

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious individual to make their mark within a growing retail business who are the leaders in their field. They are a values-driven high-performance business that put their people first and give back to their local community. They have created an inclusive environment where everyone has a genuine voice in the direction of the company.

How you’ll make an impact

As the Senior Management Accountant you will play a pivotal role in the Finance team, fully supporting the Financial Controller in preparing month end figures and developing the company’s financial reporting.

• Line Manage an Assistant Management Accountant and an Assistant Accountant
• Take ownership for the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Play a lead role in financial accounting
• Business partnering with other internal departments to ensure financial understanding of key cost drivers
• Design, development and production of regular KPI reports
• Preparation of business forecasts and projections
• Supporting the Financial Controller
• Prepare monthly management accounts with supporting commentary
• Preparation and analysis of P&L to establish cost centre performance
• Preparation and posting of monthly management accounts journals
• Devise, report and analyse P&L KPIs
• Reconciliation and analysis of stock
• Review of bank reconciliations, aged debtors and creditors ledgers
• Maintaining the FAR including posting of depreciation
• Reconciliation of other debtors and creditors
• Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns
• Liaison with year-end auditors
• Preparation of quarterly and annual budgets/projections
• Cash flow analysis, including cash flow forecasting

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Why we’re excited about you

Our client is looking for an experienced Management Accountant, with razor sharp analytical skills and the capability to lead and manage a team of two.

• CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified – QBE considered
• Demonstrable experience in budgets, cashflow
• Willingness to get involved with the wider team

What you’ll get in return

The remuneration and benefits for this role are:

• £50,000-£55,000
• Hybrid working (2 days wfh)
• 25 days annual leave + ability to buy/sell more
• Other great benefits

Part Qual

3 days in office (Farleigh Court with option to do 1 day at The Rec)

Needs good MA experience and will be line managing two juniors

£43k is pushing the salary!

Management Accountant

Core3 are delighted to recruit a Management Accountant opportunity with a retail organisation in Bristol. £45,000-£55,000. Hybrid working.

Why join our client?

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious individual to make their mark within a growing retail business who are the leaders in their field. They are a values-driven high-performance business that put their people first and give back to their local community. They have created an inclusive environment where everyone has a genuine voice in the direction of the company.

How you’ll make an impact

As Management Accountant you will play a pivotal role in the Finance team, fully supporting the Financial Controller in preparing month end figures and developing the company’s financial reporting.

• Line Manage an Assistant Management Accountant and an Assistant Accountant
• Take ownership for the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Play a lead role in financial accounting
• Business partnering with other internal departments to ensure financial understanding of key cost drivers
• Design, development and production of regular KPI reports
• Preparation of business forecasts and projections
• Supporting the Financial Controller
• Prepare monthly management accounts with supporting commentary
• Preparation and analysis of P&L to establish cost centre performance
• Preparation and posting of monthly management accounts journals
• Devise, report and analyse P&L KPIs
• Reconciliation and analysis of stock
• Review of bank reconciliations, aged debtors and creditors ledgers
• Maintaining the FAR including posting of depreciation
• Reconciliation of other debtors and creditors
• Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns
• Liaison with year-end auditors
• Preparation of quarterly and annual budgets/projections
• Cash flow analysis, including cash flow forecasting

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Why we’re excited about you

Our client is looking for an experienced Management Accountant, with razor sharp analytical skills and the capability to lead a team of two.

• AAT qualified, part-qualified, or fully qualified, and QBE
• Demonstrable experience in budgets, cashflow
• Willingness to get involved with the wider team

What you’ll get in return

The remuneration and benefits for this role are:

• £45,000-£55,000
• Hybrid working (2 days wfh)
• 25 days annual leave + ability to buy/sell more
• Other great benefits