Management Accountant

Core3 is delighted to be working with a well-established not-for-profit organisation to recruit a Management Accountant. Based in Bristol with hybrid working, this is an opportunity to combine strong technical accounting skills with meaningful financial analysis, helping an organisation make informed decisions and manage its resources effectively.

Why join our client

Our client is a purpose-led organisation with a strong focus on its people and the communities it serves. They offer a supportive, collaborative environment where finance plays an important role in planning, decision-making and long-term financial sustainability.

As Management Accountant, you'll work closely with operational colleagues and the wider finance team, gaining exposure to business partnering, financial reporting and process improvement. It's a varied position with plenty of scope to develop your skills and make a practical difference.

How you'll make an impact

• Produce accurate monthly management accounts, ensuring financial information is delivered on time.

• Prepare month-end journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Analyse financial performance, explaining variances and highlighting emerging risks.

• Support budgeting and forecasting by providing reliable financial information.

• Partner with budget holders to improve financial understanding and decision-making.

• Maintain effective financial controls and support compliance with accounting policies.

• Prepare audit schedules and assist with year-end reporting requirements.

• Monitor fixed assets and maintain accurate accounting records.

• Improve financial reporting, using Excel and finance systems to reduce manual work.

• Identify opportunities to strengthen processes and improve the quality of management information.

Why you're a great fit

You'll have experience producing management accounts and enjoy working with financial information to understand what's driving performance.

You'll be comfortable balancing detailed accounting work with conversations across the organisation, explaining financial information clearly to colleagues who don't work in finance.

• AAT qualified or currently studying towards ACCA or CIMA.

• Experience preparing management accounts and month-end journals.

• Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.

• Confidence producing variance analysis and financial commentary.

• Good Excel skills and experience using accounting systems.

• Ability to build positive working relationships with finance and non-finance colleagues.

• Strong attention to detail, with a practical approach to solving problems.

• Experience supporting audits and improving finance processes.

You don't need to be a fully qualified accountant. We're interested in candidates with solid management accounting experience, sound judgement and a willingness to keep learning.

What you'll get in return

As a Management Accountant, you'll join an organisation where your work contributes to something beyond financial performance. You'll be part of a supportive team, with the flexibility to balance your working week and opportunities to broaden your experience.

• £45,000 salary

• Bristol location

• Hybrid working, three days in the office and two days from home

• Permanent, full-time position

• Study Support

• Exposure to management accounting and finance business partnering

• Opportunity to improve reporting, systems and financial processes

• Collaborative, purpose-led working environment

• Scope to develop your technical and commercial finance skills

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the role requirements. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we’ll provide any reasonable adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process.

If this advert sounds like you, please apply now or contact Louis at louis@core3.co.uk / 0117 213 0300.

Visit www.core3.co.uk to view all our finance opportunities.

Finance Transformation Manager

Core3 is delighted to be working with an established global organisation to recruit a Finance Transformation Manager. Based in Bristol with hybrid working (three days in the office), this is an opportunity for someone who enjoys improving finance processes, making better use of technology and delivering changes that make a real difference to how a business operates.

Why join our client

Our client is an established international organisation investing in the way its finance operations work.

You'll join a collaborative team where your ideas will be valued and you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of projects from initial planning through to delivery.

This Finance Transformation Manager role offers exposure to international operations, senior stakeholders and the opportunity to shape how finance systems and processes develop.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead finance transformation projects that improve efficiency, accuracy and financial controls.

• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and reduce unnecessary administration.

• Review existing finance processes and develop practical solutions to improve performance.

• Work with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into system improvements.

• Support finance systems upgrades, implementations and process changes.

• Improve the consistency of accounting processes across different teams and locations.

• Coordinate project delivery, managing timelines, risks and stakeholder expectations.

• Investigate finance system issues and work with colleagues to resolve them.

• Develop reporting and process improvements that provide better financial information.

• Support colleagues through changes to systems and ways of working.

Why you're a great fit

You'll have experience improving finance processes, working with finance systems or delivering change projects within a finance environment.

We're particularly interested in candidates who combine a good understanding of finance operations with the technical confidence to challenge existing processes and introduce better ways of working.

• Experience in finance transformation, process improvement or finance systems.

• Good understanding of accounting processes and financial controls.

• Experience delivering projects involving systems, automation or operational change.

• Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Ariba or similar platforms.

• Ability to identify inefficiencies and develop practical improvements.

• Experience working with stakeholders across finance, operations and technology.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Confidence managing projects, priorities and deadlines.

• Clear communication skills and the ability to explain technical changes.

• Experience within a shared services or international finance environment would be useful.

You don't need to have managed a team previously. We're equally interested in candidates who have led projects, influenced stakeholders and taken ownership of process improvements.

What you'll get in return

As a Finance Transformation Manager, you'll have the opportunity to develop your career within an established global organisation, taking ownership of meaningful projects and improving the way finance operates.

• £55,000–£60,000 salary

• Performance-related bonus

• 10% pension

• Bupa private healthcare

• 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

• Bristol location

• Hybrid working, three days in the office and two days from home

• Opportunity to lead finance transformation and automation projects

• Exposure to international finance operations

• Collaboration with senior stakeholders

• Professional development and career progression opportunities

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the role requirements. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we’ll provide any reasonable adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process.

If this advert sounds like you, please apply now or contact Louis at louis@core3.co.uk / 0117 213 0300.

Visit www.core3.co.uk to view all our finance opportunities.

Finance Officer

Core3 is delighted to be working with an established global organisation to recruit a Finance Officer. Based in Bristol with mostly remote working, this is an opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys variety, takes pride in accuracy and wants to develop their career within an international finance team.

Why join our client

Our client offers a collaborative working environment where you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work and make a practical difference.

Rather than focusing on one area of finance, you'll gain exposure to financial accounting, banking, reconciliations and financial controls. You'll also work with colleagues across different locations, helping maintain accurate financial information and improve everyday processes.

This Finance Officer position offers flexibility, international exposure and the opportunity to broaden your accounting experience within a supportive finance team.

How you'll make an impact

• Support month-end reporting by preparing journals, accruals and prepayments.

• Maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding differences.

• Coordinate supplier payments and ensure transactions are processed on time.

• Monitor bank balances, complete bank reconciliations and support cash flow reporting.

• Manage purchase ledger and sales ledger activities, investigating queries where needed.

• Review financial information from international teams to maintain consistent accounting standards.

• Support intercompany accounting and foreign currency transactions.

• Prepare financial schedules and supporting documentation for audit requirements.

• Strengthen financial controls and ensure accounting procedures are followed.

• Identify opportunities to simplify processes and improve reporting accuracy.

Why you're a great fit

You'll have practical experience working in a finance team and feel confident managing reconciliations, processing transactions and resolving accounting queries.

We're particularly interested in candidates who have developed a broad understanding of finance operations and are ready to take on greater responsibility.

• AAT qualified or equivalent practical accounting experience.

• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and financial accounting.

• Experience preparing balance sheet and bank reconciliations.

• Good knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable and payment processes.

• Experience supporting month-end accounting activities.

• Confident using Excel, including formulas, lookups and pivot tables.

• Comfortable working with accounting systems and financial data.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.

• Clear communication skills and confidence working with colleagues across different teams.

• Experience with international accounting or multi-currency transactions would be useful.

What you'll get in return

As a Finance Officer, you'll join an established global organisation offering flexibility, varied responsibilities and the opportunity to develop your accounting career.

• £40,000–£45,000 salary

• Bristol-based with mostly remote working

• Exposure to an international finance function

• Broad responsibilities across financial accounting and finance operations

• Opportunity to strengthen your month-end and reconciliation experience

• Collaboration with colleagues across different locations

• Scope to contribute to financial controls and process improvements

• Professional development and opportunities to progress your finance career

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the role requirements. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we’ll provide any reasonable adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process.

If this advert sounds like you, please apply now or contact Louis at louis@core3.co.uk / 0117 213 0300.

Visit www.core3.co.uk to view all our finance opportunities.

Financial Accountant

Core3 is delighted to be working with a growing organisation in Newport to recruit a Financial Accountant. This is a permanent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their experience across financial accounting, tax, payroll and financial controls, with a salary of £40,000–£50,000.

Why join our client

Our client is an ambitious organisation with a collaborative finance team and a strong focus on getting the fundamentals right.

You'll work alongside experienced finance professionals, taking ownership of important accounting processes while gaining exposure to tax compliance, statutory reporting and financial controls.

Based in Newport, this Financial Accountant position offers the opportunity to develop your technical expertise, take on greater responsibility and build a longer-term career within a growing business.

How you'll make an impact

• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring financial information is accurate.

• Support month-end accounting and maintain reliable financial records.

• Coordinate corporation tax, VAT and other tax compliance requirements.

• Maintain statutory and tax reporting schedules, ensuring deadlines are met.

• Review payroll accounting, PAYE, employee benefits and related reconciliations.

• Strengthen internal financial controls through documentation, testing and follow-up.

• Prepare supporting information for statutory accounts and external audits.

• Review accounting information across international operations and investigate discrepancies.

• Improve finance processes to increase accuracy, consistency and efficiency.

Why you're a great fit

You'll have a solid grounding in financial accounting, with experience across areas such as tax, payroll, reconciliations, audit or financial controls.

We're interested in candidates who enjoy working with the detail, understand the importance of accurate reporting and want to continue developing their technical accounting skills.

• Experience in financial accounting, management accounting or a similar finance role.

• Good understanding of balance sheet reconciliations and accounting processes.

• Exposure to UK tax compliance, including corporation tax or VAT.

• Understanding of payroll accounting and related financial controls.

• Experience supporting statutory reporting or external audits.

• Strong Excel skills and confidence using accounting or ERP systems.

• Ability to manage deadlines and identify discrepancies.

• A proactive approach to improving processes and solving problems.

• Studying towards ACCA or ACA, or holding a relevant accounting qualification, would be welcomed.

What you'll get in return

As a Financial Accountant, you'll join a supportive finance team where you can take ownership of your work and continue building your technical expertise.

• £40,000–£50,000 salary

• Newport location

• Permanent position

• Exposure to financial accounting, tax, payroll and financial controls

• Opportunity to support statutory reporting and audit processes

• Experience working with international accounting activities

• Scope to improve processes and take on additional responsibility

• Career development within a growing organisation

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the role requirements. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we’ll provide any reasonable adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process.

If this advert sounds like you, please apply now or contact Louis at louis@core3.co.uk / 0117 213 0300.

Visit www.core3.co.uk to view all our finance opportunities.

Senior Financial Accountant

Core3 is delighted to be working with an established global organisation to recruit a Senior Financial Accountant. This is a permanent opportunity for an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant with strong audit experience who wants to develop their career across financial reporting, financial controls and international accounting.

Why join our client

Our client offers the opportunity to join a collaborative global finance team where you'll have the autonomy to make a genuine difference.

You'll work closely with senior finance leadership, using your technical accounting and audit knowledge to improve reporting, challenge existing processes and strengthen financial controls.

Based in Bristol with mostly remote working, this role offers excellent exposure to international operations and opportunities for long-term career progression.

How you'll make an impact

• Take ownership of month-end reporting, ensuring financial information is accurate and delivered on time

• Coordinate external audits, managing audit queries, supporting schedules and financial reporting requirements

• Review accounting processes and identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls

• Support internal audit activities, assessing risks and addressing control weaknesses

• Challenge balance sheet reconciliations and resolve complex accounting issues

• Support group consolidations across multiple entities and currencies

• Improve financial reporting processes and maintain strong accounting standards

• Provide technical guidance and support to international finance colleagues

• Manage and develop a member of the finance team, reviewing their work and supporting their progression

• Work with senior stakeholders to improve financial governance and reporting quality

Why you're a great fit

You'll be a fully qualified ACA or ACCA accountant with a strong technical accounting background and experience in external audit, financial reporting or financial controls.

We're particularly interested in candidates from an audit background in accountancy practice who are looking to make their first move into industry, although those already working in industry are equally welcome.

• Strong external audit experience and understanding of statutory financial statements

• Knowledge of internal audit, risk assessment and financial controls

• Experience reviewing accounting treatments, reconciliations and financial reporting processes

• Confidence identifying financial risks and recommending practical improvements

• Good understanding of month-end reporting and balance sheet accounting

• Strong Excel skills and the ability to work with complex financial information

• Experience reviewing colleagues' work or supporting junior team members

• Clear communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders

What you'll get in return

As a Senior Financial Accountant, you'll have the opportunity to build on your audit experience while developing broader financial accounting and leadership skills.

• £60,000–£70,000 salary

• Bristol-based with mostly remote working

• Permanent position

• Exposure to an established global finance function

• Opportunity to develop both external and internal audit expertise

• Responsibility for improving financial controls and reporting processes

• People management experience

• Close collaboration with senior finance leadership

• Genuine career progression and professional development opportunities

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the role requirements. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we’ll provide any reasonable adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process.

If this advert sounds like you, please apply now or contact louis@core3.co.uk / 0117 213 0300.

Visit www.core3.co.uk to view all our finance opportunities.

Accounts Payable Assistant | £26,000–£28,000 | Temporary - 3 Months

Core3 is delighted to be working with an established organisation in Yate, Bristol, to recruit six temporary Accounts Payable Assistants to support its finance team until the end of the year.

Why join our client

Looking for an immediate-start opportunity in finance, but don't necessarily have Accounts Payable experience?

Our client is looking for six people to join its finance team during a busy period. You'll be part of a supportive environment where accuracy, teamwork and a willingness to learn are valued.

This is a good opportunity to gain practical finance experience, develop your confidence with accounting systems and build skills that could support your next career move.

Previous Accounts Payable experience is not essential. A strong administration background, good attention to detail and a positive approach to learning are equally welcome.

How you'll make an impact

• Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently

• Check invoice details and resolve discrepancies

• Maintain accurate records within the finance system

• Investigate queries and work with colleagues to resolve issues

• Ensure invoices are processed within agreed deadlines

• Support the team with day-to-day finance administration

• Help maintain an organised and efficient invoice processing function

Why you're a great fit

• Previous Accounts Payable or finance administration experience would be useful, but isn't essential

• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills

• Comfortable using computer systems and working with data

• Confident communicating with colleagues and resolving queries

• Able to manage your workload and meet deadlines

• A reliable, practical approach and willingness to learn

• Available to start immediately or at short notice

• Able to work five days per week onsite in Yate

What you'll get in return

As an Accounts Payable Assistant, you'll gain hands-on experience within an established finance team.

• £26,000–£28,000 annual salary equivalent

• Temporary contract until December 2026

• Five days per week onsite in Yate, Bristol

• Six positions available

• Immediate starts

• Opportunity to develop Accounts Payable and finance administration experience

• Experience using established finance systems

• Support from an experienced finance team

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the role requirements. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we’ll provide any reasonable adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process.

If this advert sounds like you, please apply now or contact louis@core3.co.uk / 0117 213 0300.

Visit www.core3.co.uk to view all our finance opportunities.

FP&A Lead – 7-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Salary: £100,000
Location: London – Hybrid (1 day per week in the office)
Contract: 7-month FTC
Start Date: Immediate

The Opportunity

We're partnering with a PE-backed business with approximately £20m turnover to recruit an experienced FP&A Lead for an initial seven-month fixed-term contract.

This is a genuine 360° FP&A position, offering the opportunity to take ownership of budgeting, forecasting and financial performance while working closely with senior leadership and investors.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, who comes from a finance background himself, you'll be joining a business where finance is genuinely valued and seen as a key driver of commercial performance.

The immediate focus will be on bringing structure, clarity and credibility to the budgeting and forecasting processes, while ensuring senior leadership and investors have confidence in the numbers.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the budgeting and forecasting processes, improving accuracy, structure and financial visibility.

• Deliver meaningful financial analysis and reporting to support commercial decision-making.

• Build confidence and credibility with PE investors through robust financial information and clear communication.

• Work directly with the Managing Director to identify opportunities to improve business performance.

• Develop and improve FP&A processes, reporting and financial controls where required.

• Provide both hands-on financial analysis and strategic commercial support across the business.

About You

We're looking for an experienced FP&A professional who can hit the ground running and operate comfortably at both a detailed and strategic level.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• Previous experience working within a PE-backed business.

• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling experience.

• The ability to communicate confidently with senior leadership and investors.

• A hands-on approach, with the ability to improve processes rather than simply maintain them.

• Strong commercial awareness and the confidence to challenge and influence decisions.

• Availability to start immediately or at short notice.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a PE-backed business, working directly with a financially minded Managing Director who understands and values the contribution of finance.

You'll have significant ownership, direct exposure to senior decision-makers and investors, and the flexibility of attending the London office just once per week.

Salary: £100,000
Contract: 7-month FTC
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 1 day per week in London
Start: Immediate

For more information or a confidential discussion, please apply or get in touch directly.

Commercial Finance Business Partner

Core3 is delighted to be working with an established organisation in Bristol to recruit a Commercial Finance Business Partner.

Why join our client

This is an opportunity to join a business where commercial finance plays an important role in shaping decisions and improving performance.

You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, helping them understand the financial implications of key opportunities and make informed commercial decisions. There's plenty of scope to influence profitability, challenge existing approaches and introduce better ways of working.

As Commercial Finance Business Partner, you'll have the freedom to bring ideas forward, take ownership of projects and make a visible difference across the organisation.

How you'll make an impact

• Partner with senior stakeholders to support commercial planning and decision-making

• Build financial models to assess profitability, costs and potential returns

• Analyse commercial performance and identify opportunities to improve margins

• Provide financial insight to support significant business opportunities and negotiations

• Develop pricing recommendations using detailed financial and commercial analysis

• Challenge assumptions and evaluate the risks associated with commercial proposals

• Improve reporting tools and processes to provide clearer performance information

• Work across teams to improve financial understanding and commercial awareness

• Use data and technology to make financial analysis more efficient

• Support stakeholders with financial guidance and practical recommendations

Why you're a great fit

You'll have a strong background in commercial finance, financial analysis or business partnering, with the confidence to influence decisions at senior level.

• Experience in commercial finance, pricing, profitability analysis or a similar role

• Strong financial modelling and advanced Excel skills

• Ability to interpret complex financial information and explain it clearly

• Commercial awareness and confidence challenging financial assumptions

• Experience building relationships with senior stakeholders

• Comfortable assessing financial risks and identifying opportunities

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• An interest in improving processes and using technology, including AI, to support analysis

• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and take ownership

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification would be welcomed, although relevant commercial experience is equally valued

What you'll get in return

As Commercial Finance Business Partner, you'll join a collaborative finance team with the opportunity to influence important commercial decisions and develop your expertise.

• £60,000–£70,000 salary

• Permanent position

• Bristol location

• Regular exposure to senior stakeholders

• Broad responsibility across commercial finance, pricing and profitability

• Opportunity to improve financial modelling and reporting

• Involvement in significant commercial projects

• Scope to develop your business partnering and commercial finance career

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the role requirements. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we’ll provide any reasonable adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process.

If this advert sounds like you, please apply now or contact louis@core3.co.uk / 0117 213 0300.

Visit www.core3.co.uk to view all our finance opportunities.

Financial Controller | Purpose Driven Tech Platform

£70,000 to £80,000 + bonus + benefits | London | Hybrid, 3 days in office

We’re partnering with a purpose driven technology platform to appoint an ACA qualified Financial Controller into a highly visible role within its Finance function.

This is a business where the mission is real. Its technology is genuinely helping improve people’s lives, while the company continues to grow across the UK and internationally.

Finance is highly valued across the organisation and this is far more than a role sitting behind the numbers. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, you’ll have significant ownership, manage a small team and build relationships across the wider business.

It could be an excellent next move for an ACA qualified accountant looking to continue their career within industry, taking on broader ownership and developing towards senior Finance leadership.

The role

You’ll take ownership across a broad Financial Control remit, including:

• Owning the global month end close and delivering accurate, timely reporting
• Playing a key role in half year and full year reporting under IFRS
• Leading the relationship with external auditors and supporting statutory reporting
• Taking ownership of technical accounting areas including revenue recognition, intercompany and capitalised development costs
• Preparing Finance reporting for Board packs
• Managing VAT, R&D tax claims and other UK reporting requirements
• Managing and developing a small Finance team
• Working across international entities and stakeholders
• Improving financial processes, systems, reporting and controls
• Supporting future ERP and wider Finance transformation projects
• Exploring how automation and AI can make Finance more efficient and scalable

The business is particularly interested in someone who doesn’t simply maintain existing processes. They want somebody who can understand what’s there, take ownership and continuously look at how Finance can operate better.

What we’re looking for

You’ll be ACA qualified, with strong foundations across financial reporting, audit and technical accounting, and now looking for your next move within industry.

You’ll be comfortable getting into the detail rather than operating purely at review level. Experience within an international, listed or technology environment would be advantageous, but isn’t essential.

More importantly, you’ll be proactive, confident and comfortable taking ownership. You’ll need the personality to build relationships across departments, manage and develop junior team members and operate within a Finance function that has real visibility and value across the organisation.

£70,000 to £80,000 + bonus + benefits
London based
Hybrid, 3 days per week in the office

If you’re an ACA qualified accountant looking for a broad Financial Controller role where you can combine strong technical Finance with genuine purpose and impact, I’d be keen to speak.