Graduate Finance Analyst – Bristol

£25,000–£30,000 + study support | Bristol | Hybrid (3 days in-office)

Core3 are delighted to recruit a Graduate Finance Analyst opportunity for a high-growth, international consultancy based in Central Bristol. £25,000–£30,000 plus full study support and a hybrid working model.

Why join our client?

This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-paced, forward-thinking business where you’ll be supported to grow from day one. As a Graduate Finance Analyst, you’ll work at the heart of a collaborative finance team, gaining exposure to budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and international financial operations. Alongside hands-on experience, you’ll receive full study support towards a professional qualification (CIMA or ACCA), with access to internal and external mentors and structured learning programmes. With a presence across the UK, India, and South Africa, this consultancy offers the chance to work in a truly international environment, all while developing your career within a Bristol-based team that values innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement.

How you’ll make an impact

You’ll play a key role in delivering accurate, insightful financial reporting, developing budgeting models, and helping the business make smarter decisions. The role will evolve with you – as your confidence grows, so will your responsibilities, including taking ownership of finance processes for smaller international entities.

• Support budgeting, cost monitoring, and invoice processing.

• Assist in producing financial reports and dashboards to support business decisions.

• Contribute to billing cycles and revenue forecasting.

• Collaborate with project and account managers to ensure financial accuracy.

• Study towards a recognised accounting qualification with full support.

• Help streamline financial processes and introduce improvements.

• Partner with stakeholders across the business to drive better financial understanding.

• Support the financial management of overseas operations as your experience grows.

Why our client is excited about you

You’re a proactive and curious graduate with a head for numbers and a keen interest in building a finance career. You enjoy problem-solving, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and are ready to make a real impact in a business that will invest in your growth.

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related discipline.

• Ideally, some internship or work experience in a finance environment.

• Sharp attention to detail and excellent organisation skills.

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

• Confident communicator and a team player.

• Excited to work towards a CIMA or ACCA qualification.

• Based in or near Bristol, with the ability to work on-site 3+ days per week.

What you’ll get in return

This is more than just a job – it’s the start of a structured career journey in finance. The benefits for this Graduate Finance Analyst role in Bristol include:

• £25,000–£30,000 depending on experience

• Full study support for CIMA or ACCA

• Hybrid working model (3 days in-office minimum)

• Mentorship from experienced finance professionals

• Structured learning and development programme

• Real progression opportunities within a growing business

We invite applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the requirements of the role, whilst supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive working environment for all.

If this advert sounds like it was written for you, then please apply now or reach out to joe@core3.co.uk // 0117 213 0300. Visit www.core3.co.uk to view all live roles.

Finance Compliance Manager – Remote

Core3 are delighted to partner with a leading professional services firm to recruit a Finance Compliance Manager. This is a fully remote role offering up to £55,000, ideally suited to someone with a legal finance background and a passion for compliance.

Why join our client?

Our client is a well-established professional services firm that has seen strong growth and continued investment in its finance and compliance functions. With a collaborative culture, strong leadership, and a genuine focus on doing the right thing, they are committed to improving operational standards across the UK. This fully remote opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on internal processes while working flexibly from anywhere in the UK.

How you’ll make an impact

As Finance Compliance Manager, you’ll lead the reconciliations team and play a pivotal role in ensuring the business adheres to financial regulations across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. You’ll work closely with managers across the business to embed best practices, identify risks, and create robust compliance procedures from the ground up. This is a hands-on role where your experience and insight will shape the way compliance is managed across multiple jurisdictions.

• Manage and develop a team of 4 (1 supervisor and 3 assistants) including performance reviews, coaching, and development

• Provide compliance leadership for UK-wide legal finance processes, including adherence to the Solicitors Accounts Rules

• Design and implement internal controls, monitor risks, and ensure procedures align with regulatory best practice

• Lead compliance reviews and internal audits, investigating and resolving any breaches

• Work collaboratively on projects to ensure new systems and processes are compliant

• Own compliance training across the team, and maintain communication with external regulators

• Identify root causes of any non-compliance and proactively implement preventative solutions

Why our client is excited about you

You’re confident, analytical, and a natural problem-solver who thrives in environments where processes need shaping and improving. You have experience in legal finance or a similarly regulated setting and bring both technical expertise and strong stakeholder skills. You’re comfortable managing people, influencing across teams, and making decisions that uphold financial integrity across the business.

• ILFM qualified (minimum Associate level)

• Strong understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules and legal financial compliance

• Experience across England, Wales, Scotland and NI is highly desirable

• Background in cashiering or reconciliations with progression into compliance

• Comfortable leading teams and managing people

• Able to identify process gaps and set up new procedures

• A confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills

What you’ll get in return

This opportunity offers a genuinely flexible and fully remote working arrangement, as well as the chance to influence meaningful change in a growing and values-driven business.

• £50,000–£55,000 salary (DOE)

• Fully remote (with optional onboarding in Birmingham or Newport)

• 2-stage interview process

• Private medical cover

• Enhanced pension contributions

• Social and ESG-focused culture

• Support for continued development and progression

We invite applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the requirements of the role, whilst supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive working environment for all.

If this advert sounds like it was written for you then please apply to this advert or reach out to joe@core3.co.uk // 0117 213 0300. Go to www.core3.co.uk to see our full jobs listings.

Credit Controller

Why join out client?

This is a chance for someone with either a Credit Control or an excellent Customer Service background to work with a market leading business based near central Bristol. Offering hybrid working and a salary of £25,000 - £28,000 depending on experience.

How you’ll make an impact

Reporting to the Credit Control Supervisor, your responsibilities will include maximising cash collections through the effective application of the company’s credit policy.  In addition to investigating and resolving any queries and discrepancies within agreed timescales.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage customer accounts to ensure timely payment of debt
• Accountable for your allocated ledger
• Manage the collections and resolution of debt and individual queries
• Reducing aged debt profile
• Reduction of debt over 90 days
• Unallocated cash
• Processing of credit card payments
• Setting up customer payment plans in line with company policy
• Taking payments over the telephone
• Weekly and monthly reports
• Allocating payments to relevant accounts
• Reconciling customer accounts
• Resolving invoice and delivery queries
• Obtain proof of delivery and providing copy documents
• Place customer accounts on stop, and releasing orders where appropriate
• Provide administration for customer accounts
• Using the most effective method to collect outstanding debt, either telephone or email
• Highlight and investigate any exceptions and variances
• Allocating and creating credit notes
• Preparing files and information for litigation
• Liaising with other departments

Why our client is excited about you

• Previous experience in credit control or customer service role essential
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to prioritise workload and demonstrate flexibility
• Good attention to detail
• Able to work as a part of a team

What you’ll get in return

This amazing company offers a fantastic culture where you can really make an impact.  The benefits for this Credit Controller in Bristol are:

• £25,000 - £28,000
• Onsite parking
• Bonus
• Hybrid working
• Other great benefits

We invite applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the requirements of the role, whilst supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive working environment for all.

If this advert sounds like it was written for you then please apply to this advert or reach out to joe@core3.co.uk // 0117 213 0300. Go to www.core3.co.uk to see our full jobs listings

Credit Controller – Remote – 12 Month FTC

Core3 are delighted to partner with a leading international professional services firm to recruit a Credit Controller on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a fully remote opportunity offering high flexibility and a great work-life balance.

Why join our client?

Our client is a forward-thinking, values-led business with a strong global presence and a collaborative culture. The finance team plays a vital role in supporting strategic decisions and managing financial performance, and you’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team that puts people and purpose first. They offer flexible working, meaningful ESG involvement and real career development opportunities.

How you’ll make an impact

As Credit Controller, you will play a key role in managing and reducing the firm’s outstanding debt by building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. This role will involve:

• High volumes of internal and external communication to chase aged debt.

• Regular liaison with Partners, Lawyers and Clients to resolve debt issues.

• Working with wider Finance teams to identify and resolve the root causes of debt.

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records on the 3E system.

• Developing strategies to maximise collections and reduce delinquencies.

• Helping the business achieve cash collection targets and improve financial outcomes.

Why our client is excited about you

You’ll bring proven experience in credit control or debt recovery, ideally from a professional services background. You are organised, proactive and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You’re a confident communicator who can build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Experienced in all areas of collections, ideally including insurance or bad debt (not essential).

• Client-focused with excellent communication and numeracy skills.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a changing workload.

• Self-starter with a flexible, solutions-focused mindset.

• Skilled in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and preferably experienced in using 3E or a similar legal finance system.

What you’ll get in return

This brilliant business offers a fantastic culture and flexible working. The benefits for this Credit Controller – Remote – 12 Month FTC are:

• Fully remote working and excellent work-life balance

• Private medical insurance and income protection

• Discounted gym membership

• Career development opportunities, including professional funding

• In-person and remote social events

• Opportunity to contribute to a wide range of ESG initiatives

We invite applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the requirements of the role, whilst supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive working environment for all.

If this advert sounds like it was written for you then please apply to this advert or reach out to joe@core3.co.uk // 0117 213 0300.

Go to www.core3.co.uk to see our full jobs listings.

Finance Business Analyst - R2R Process Improvement

Location: Hybrid – 1/2 days per week on-site (Birmingham area)

Rate:  £550-550 per day (in IR35)

Duration: 3 months initial term, with potential to extend

Start Date: July 2025

Overview

We’re partnering with a leading organisation navigating a significant period of transformation, following a large-scale merger. As part of this change journey, they are seeking a hands-on Interim Finance Business Analyst to support process improvement within their shared services function, particularly around Record-to-Report (R2R) activity.

This is a high-impact role for a pragmatic, commercially aware Finance Business Analyst who can roll up their sleeves, engage stakeholders constructively, and help shape clearer accountabilities between shared services and business-facing finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a pragmatic review of current R2R processes delivered by the Shared Services Centre.
• Analyse and map current activities, responsibilities, and workflows – identifying where tasks sit today versus where they should sit under the target operating model.
• Engage with finance stakeholders across shared services and business partnering to understand current ‘ways of working’, challenge role creep, and clarify ownership.
• Make practical, actionable recommendations to improve process efficiency, clarity, and control – prioritising quick wins that are within the team’s gift to implement.
• Support the realignment of roles and responsibilities to help Shared Services focus on service delivery and free up Business Partners for more value-added work.
• Help embed process documentation and handovers where gaps exist.
• Where necessary, flag technology-related improvement opportunities for longer-term transformation initiatives.

Experience Needed

• Strong finance background – ideally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), or equivalent by experience.
• Proven experience working within or alongside shared services and/or finance business partnering environments in a large organisation.
• Hands-on exposure to R2R (Record-to-Report) processes and month-end accounting workflows.
• Demonstrable experience conducting process reviews, analysing role/responsibility alignment, and making pragmatic improvement recommendations.
• Track record of working through ambiguity and navigating organisational change with confidence.
• Comfortable balancing strategy with delivery – mapping out what needs to change and helping implement it where appropriate.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• A confident communicator who can challenge constructively and influence without authority.
• Emotionally intelligent and commercially aware – capable of having difficult conversations in a collaborative, non-disruptive way.
• Comfortable working in environments with organisational change, where priorities evolve.
• Able to travel to site once per week (Birmingham) to build relationships and drive buy-in.
• Systems exposure to Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a bonus, but not essential.

We invite applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the requirements of the role, whilst supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive working environment for all.

If this advert sounds like it was written for you then please apply to this advert or reach out to hello@core3.co.uk // 0117 213 0300. Go to www.core3.co.uk to see our full jobs listings.

Billing Supervisor – Bristol (Hybrid)

Core3 are delighted to partner with a leading professional services business to recruit a Billing Supervisor opportunity based in central Bristol. £35,000–£40,000 plus benefits and hybrid working.

Why join our client?

This is an opportunity to join a prestigious professional services firm with a reputation for excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You’ll be part of a finance team that plays a crucial role in supporting both the business and its clients, with a strong emphasis on process improvement and development.

Working within a wider revenue and billing team, you’ll have the autonomy to lead a small team, drive improvements, and play a vital role in delivering a high-quality billing function during a time of positive change for the department. It’s a people-first culture that embraces development, flexibility, and progression.

How you’ll make an impact

As Billing Supervisor, your role will be to lead the billing team and ensure timely and compliant billing across the firm. You’ll support the wider finance leadership with process improvement and act as the first point of escalation for all things billing.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supervising a team of billing assistants, including regular 1:1s, training needs analysis, and coaching.

• Ensuring bills are produced accurately, on time, and in line with VAT and SRA regulations.

• Managing international billing requirements and supporting complex billing arrangements.

• Reviewing team performance, managing shared mailboxes, and running regular team meetings.

• Overseeing charge rate processes, including maintenance of standard and special rates.

• Supporting the E-Billing function and liaising with the Accounts team on disbursements.

• Identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements across billing processes.

• Producing regular and ad-hoc reporting for internal stakeholders.

• Supporting system testing, updates, and training documentation where needed.

Why our client is excited about you

You’re an experienced billing or finance team supervisor who can balance leadership, detail, and diplomacy. You understand what it means to lead a team through change and you’re comfortable influencing stakeholders and handling multiple priorities.

Your background might be in legal billing, but equally you could come from another professional services environment – such as credit control or purchase ledger – where you’ve gained exposure to high-volume, deadline-driven work and team supervision. What matters is your ability to lead, communicate, and deliver.

• Experience supervising a billing, accounts, or finance support team in a professional services environment.

• Comfortable working in a regulated environment with exposure to VAT or SRA rules.

• High attention to detail and confident working with Excel (VLOOKUPs, PivotTables etc).

• Proactive, calm under pressure, and used to working with a variety of personalities.

• International billing or e-billing platform experience is highly desirable.

What you’ll get in return

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and well-structured business, with a clear focus on professional development and operational excellence.

• £35,000–£40,000 basic salary

• Hybrid working model (c. 60% office)

• 25 days holiday

• Pension contributions (c. 4–5%)

• Exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to drive change

• Great central Bristol location

We invite applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the requirements of the role, whilst supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive working environment for all.

If this advert sounds like it was written for you, then please apply to this advert or reach out to joe@core3.co.uk // 0117 213 0300. Go to www.core3.co.uk to see our full job listings.

Billing Assistant – Bristol

Core3 are delighted to partner with a leading and award-winning professional services firm to recruit a Billing Assistant opportunity in Bristol. £25,000 - £28,000 + 30 days holiday + hybrid working

Why join our client?

Our client is a forward-looking, top-tier professional services business with over 150 years of heritage and a clear focus on the future. Ranked in the top tier by Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, they are pioneers in their sector and the first IP firm in the world to earn a Platinum EcoVadis sustainability rating.

With over 350 staff across five UK and European offices, the culture is ambitious yet relaxed, collaborative, and committed to work-life balance. The Bristol team work two days a week in the office, with the rest from home, supported by flexible hours and a “no-overtime” ethos. Monthly team lunches and a strong people-first mindset make this an excellent opportunity to thrive.

How you’ll make an impact

As one of the first hires into a newly created central billing team, you’ll help shape the function from the ground up. Reporting into the Billing Manager and working closely with finance and trademark admin colleagues, your role will support the delivery of consistent, accurate and timely billing processes across the firm.

• Take ownership of day-to-day billing and eBilling tasks.

• Collaborate with legal and admin teams to ensure accurate work-in-progress (WIP) capture.

• Support billing cycles that directly impact working capital.

• Maintain best-in-class standards for client service, accuracy and responsiveness.

• Play a key part in shaping processes in a new and growing team.

Why our client is excited about you

You’ll bring experience in billing, purchase ledger or finance administration – ideally within a professional services or legal setting – and be excited by the opportunity to help build something new.

• Proven billing or finance admin experience.

• Proactive, organised, and detail-oriented with a collaborative approach.

• Experience with eBilling or WIP management would be an advantage.

• Clear communicator, capable of working with multiple stakeholders.

• Positive and enthusiastic mindset with a strong sense of ownership.

What you’ll get in return

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a top-tier firm with a progressive culture and excellent benefits.

• £25,000 - £28,000 basic salary

• Hybrid working – 2 days in Bristol office, 3 from home

• Flexible working hours

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays

• 9% pension scheme

• Discretionary firm-wide bonus

• Private healthcare scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Electric car scheme

• Enhanced family leave

• Season ticket loan

• Paid day off for volunteering

• Employee discounts and health cashback plans

We invite applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the requirements of the role, whilst supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive working environment for all.

If this advert sounds like it was written for you then please apply to this advert or reach out to joe@core3.co.uk // 0117 213 0300. Go to www.core3.co.uk to see our full jobs listings.

Senior Management Accountant – Bristol (Hybrid)

Core3 are delighted to partner with a market-leading, sustainably-focused construction business to recruit a Senior Management Accountant opportunity based in North Bristol. £58,000 + bonus, generous pension, and hybrid working.

Why join our client?

This is an opportunity to join one of the UK’s largest and most respected employers in the construction materials space. The business is committed to building a sustainable future, pioneering low-carbon solutions and investing in its people. With a 4,000-strong workforce and a national footprint, it’s a role offering scale, complexity, and real career progression.

You’ll be joining a high-performing Shared Service Centre that is vital to the integrity of the company’s monthly management reporting, where continuous improvement, collaboration, and development are at the heart of the culture. Hybrid working, free on-site parking, and a strong commitment to work-life balance make this a brilliant long-term move.

How you’ll make an impact

This is a key leadership role within the management accounts function, with responsibility for the accuracy, delivery, and analysis of monthly results for a core business line. You’ll lead a team of part-qualified accountants while championing best practice, driving process efficiencies, and acting as a subject matter expert across the wider finance team.

• Prepare and own timely and accurate monthly management accounts in line with internal and group reporting standards.

• Lead and develop a team of part-qualified accountants, supporting their technical and professional growth.

• Drive standardisation, resource optimisation, and operational efficiencies across the team.

• Take ownership for the integrity of key balance sheet accounts and ensure clear communication across finance and operational stakeholders.

• Build strong working relationships with business line controllers, analysts, and site leadership.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives, identifying and implementing accounting and systems process improvements.

• Co-ordinate internal controls and audit activities across the SSC, ensuring deadlines and action plans are met.

Why our client is excited about you

You’re a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong experience in management accounting and reporting. A confident communicator and team leader, you’re passionate about developing others and improving processes. You’re equally comfortable getting into the detail or stepping back to consider the bigger picture. Ideally, you’ll bring experience of working in a shared service or large multi-site business and enjoy cross-functional collaboration.

What you’ll get in return

• £58,000 salary

• Annual bonus incentives

• Hybrid working from North Bristol (with free parking and on-site café)

• 27 days holiday + bank holidays (with holiday purchase options and sabbaticals available)

• Generous pension and life assurance

• Enhanced family-friendly policies

• Paid volunteering days and active employee networks (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)

We invite applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the requirements of the role, while supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive working environment for all.

If this advert sounds like it was written for you, then please apply or reach out to joe@core3.co.uk // 0117 213 0300. Go to www.core3.co.uk to see our full jobs listings.

Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk – Bristol

Core3 are delighted to partner with a market-leading and fast-paced business to recruit a Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk opportunity in Bristol. £29,000–£31,000 + excellent benefits.

Why join our client?

Our client is a well-established and award-winning organisation with a reputation for excellence, innovation, and employee wellbeing. With a strong presence in the region and a collaborative finance function, this is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team.

This is the perfect next step for an experienced Purchase Ledger professional looking to step into a more senior role, take ownership of key processes, and support the development of others. You’ll be part of a thriving company culture that values continuous improvement, strong internal relationships, and personal growth.

How you’ll make an impact

As Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk, you’ll play a crucial role in the day-to-day running of the accounts payable function. Supporting the Finance Manager and mentoring junior team members, you’ll ensure the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of financial data and supplier relationships.

Key responsibilities include:

• Deputising for the line manager when required to ensure continuity

• Mentoring and training junior members of the Purchase Ledger team

• Timely and accurate invoice processing into the DMS system

• Preparing weekly supplier payments and monthly employee reimbursements

• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving any discrepancies

• Investigating and correcting errors using journals and invoice adjustments

• Supporting year-end processes and other ad hoc finance tasks

• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency

• Building strong working relationships with stakeholders across the business

Why we’re excited about you

You’ll be a proactive, detail-oriented finance professional with a strong background in purchase ledger or accounts payable. Comfortable working independently and prioritising a busy workload, you’ll also enjoy helping others develop and thrive within a high-performing team.

To be successful in this Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk role in Bristol, you will bring:

• Experience in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Confidence working with suppliers and internal stakeholders

• Proficiency in Excel and general finance systems (DMS experience a bonus)

• AAT qualification or progression towards one (desirable)

What you’ll get in return

This business offers a supportive, fast-paced and collaborative environment, with a great range of employee benefits.

As Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk, you’ll benefit from:

• £29,000–£31,000 basic salary

• 31 days annual leave, rising to 35 with service

• Company pension scheme

• Health and wellbeing cash plan

• Employee discounts on purchases and servicing

• Cycle to work scheme

• Refer-a-friend scheme

• Regular company events

• Free on-site parking

We invite applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the requirements of the role, while supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive working environment for all.

If this advert sounds like it was written for you, please apply now or reach out to joe@core3.co.uk // 0117 213 0300.

Visit www.core3.co.uk to see our full job listings.