Senior Financial Accountant

Permanent Position

Central London | Hybrid Working | £60,000 to £70,000 | Ideally 1 month’s notice or less due to business demands

A high growth, private equity backed, multi site retail business is looking to appoint a Senior Financial Accountant into a newly created role due to continued growth and increasing finance demands.

This role has been created to strengthen the financial control environment, improve audit readiness and support the continued development of the finance function.

The successful candidate will take ownership of audit preparation, balance sheet integrity and key financial control processes, helping the business stay ahead of its governance requirements as it continues to scale.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys technical accounting, improving controls and taking ownership of core finance processes.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead preparation for year end and interim audits

• Act as the key finance contact for external auditors

• Own balance sheet reconciliations across the business

• Ensure strong financial controls and governance processes

• Support month end and year end reporting activities

• Improve balance sheet processes and documentation

• Drive continuous improvement across finance controls and reporting

• Support statutory reporting requirements

• Assist with finance transformation and process improvement initiatives

Ideal background:

• ACA or ACCA qualified

• Strong financial accounting and audit experience

• Excellent balance sheet reconciliation skills

• Experience supporting external audits

• Practice trained candidates encouraged to apply

• Strong attention to detail and control mindset

• Comfortable operating in a fast paced environment

• Experience within multi site, retail or PE backed businesses advantageous

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where you can make a genuine impact, work closely with senior leadership and play a key role in strengthening the finance function during an exciting phase of growth.

FP&A Manager

Permanent Position

Central London | Hybrid Working | £70,000 to £80,000 | Ideally 1 month’s notice or less due to business demands

A high growth, private equity backed, multi site retail business is looking to appoint an FP&A Manager into a newly created role due to continued growth and expansion.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a scaling business at a pivotal stage of its journey, leading budgeting, forecasting, commercial analysis and business partnering across a growing business.

Working closely with operational leaders and the wider finance team, you’ll play a key role in driving performance, providing insight and helping shape strategic decision making.

This role would suit someone who enjoys operating commercially, influencing stakeholders and turning data into meaningful business decisions.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the annual budgeting process across the business

• Partner with operational and regional leaders to drive performance

• Deliver commercial analysis and business insight

• Review site performance and identify opportunities for improvement

• Develop financial models to support strategic decision making

• Provide ad hoc analysis to senior leadership

• Improve reporting, forecasting and planning processes

Ideal background:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified

• Strong FP&A, commercial finance or business partnering experience

• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills

• Experience working within a multi site environment

• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders

• Naturally commercial with a proactive mindset

• Comfortable operating within a fast paced growth business

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with significant growth plans, offering exposure to senior leadership, commercial decision making and clear long term progression opportunities.

Interim UK Payroll Manager | £25–£30 per hour | Hybrid (2–3 days in office) | 3-Month Contract

Why join us

This is a business that values people and recognises the importance of getting the fundamentals right. An unexpected absence has created an immediate need for an experienced payroll professional who can step in, take ownership, and provide stability during a critical period.

You'll join a collaborative finance team that needs an expert who can confidently manage payroll from day one while helping strengthen processes for the future. Alongside maintaining business-as-usual operations, you'll have the opportunity to leave a lasting impact through process documentation and supporting upcoming HR systems projects.

How you'll make an impact

• Take full ownership of the UK payroll process for approximately 300 employees.
• Deliver accurate and timely monthly payroll processing using ADP.
• Act as the primary point of contact for payroll queries across the business.
• Ensure all payroll compliance requirements are met, including statutory and year-end obligations.
• Manage seasonal payroll activities, including P11D submissions and related reporting.
• Identify and resolve payroll issues quickly and independently, maintaining business continuity.
• Create clear documentation for payroll processes that are currently undocumented.
• Support knowledge transfer to internal stakeholders, reducing key-person dependency.
• Assist with payroll-related activities linked to the upcoming Rippling HR system rollout.
• Provide confidence and stability to the finance team through expert payroll leadership during the interim period.

Why you're a great fit

Essential

• Proven experience managing end-to-end UK payroll.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of ADP payroll systems.
• Previous interim or contract experience within payroll functions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal onboarding or supervision.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, compliance requirements and statutory reporting.
• Experience managing payroll queries and stakeholder relationships across a business.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• Experience documenting payroll processes and controls.
• Exposure to HRIS or payroll system implementation projects.
• Experience supporting Rippling or similar HR platforms.

What you'll get in return

You'll join a supportive and pragmatic team that values expertise and trusts people to do what they do best. This is an opportunity to make an immediate difference, take ownership of a critical function, and help create lasting improvements beyond the initial contract.

In addition, you'll receive:

• £25–£30 per hour, depending on experience.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Hybrid working, ideally 3 days per week in the office 
• A streamlined one-stage interview process and quick decision-making.

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.

Apply

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

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

Assistant Management Accountant

Core3 is supporting a multi-entity organisation to appoint an Assistant Management Accountant in a broad, hands-on role

Why join our client

Our client is a well-established, purpose-led organisation with a collaborative and supportive finance team. As Assistant Management Accountant, you’ll gain exposure to core accounting processes and develop your technical skills in a structured environment. This hybrid role offers flexibility alongside clear progression and full support as you begin your professional qualification.

How you’ll make an impact

• Process journals and financial uploads with accuracy and attention to deadlines
• Contribute to the preparation of monthly management accounts and support the month-end close process
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring discrepancies and risks are clearly identified
• Support budgeting and forecasting activity with reliable financial data and insight
• Apply accounting judgement to investigate issues and support effective resolutions
• Build a strong understanding of accounting standards and internal financial processes
• Review more complex or unusual transactions and help identify root causes and outcomes
• Provide prompt, clear responses to finance queries from stakeholders
• Maintain ownership of accounting activities across your assigned area

Why you’re a great fit

• AAT qualified and ready to start ACA, ACCA or CIMA
  
  

What you’ll get in return

As Assistant Management Accountant, you’ll join a team that supports your development and gives you the opportunity to build a long-term career in finance.

• £30,000 to £33,000
• Full study support
• Bonus
• Hybrid working (3 days in office)
• Private medical cover

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.

Management Accountant

Core3 is supporting a large, multi-entity organisation to appoint a Part Qualified Management Accountant in a broad, hands-on role.

Why join our client

Our client is a well-established, purpose-led organisation with a collaborative and supportive finance team. As Management Accountant, you’ll gain exposure to a varied workload and play a visible role in improving processes and reporting. This hybrid role offers flexibility alongside the opportunity to develop your technical and commercial skills.

How you’ll make an impact

• Post journals and other uploads into ERP systems accurately and on a timely basis
• Prepare reconciliations of balance sheet accounts and identify risk
• Assist with quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting processes
• Identify and resolve issues using sound accounting judgement
• Develop strong knowledge of accounting standards and ERP systems
• Investigate non-standard transactions and deliver clear root cause analysis
• Build trusted relationships with finance stakeholders across the business
• Respond to accounting queries with clear, timely and informative resolution
• Take ownership of all accounting processes for your assigned area
  
  

Why you’re a great fit

• Part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), or equivalent experience
• Experience delivering management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and month-end close
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and accounting principles
• Comfortable working with ERP systems and handling journal postings
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Confident communicator, able to build effective working relationships
  
  

What you’ll get in return

As Management Accountant, you’ll join a team that values clarity, development and continuous improvement.

• £38,000 to £45,000 + study support
• Hybrid working (2–3 days in office)
• Private medical cover
• Pension and wider benefits package
• Ongoing learning and development support
• Exposure to a multi-entity environment
  
  

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

Core3 is delighted to be working with an ambitious and growing business in Bristol to recruit a Financial Controller to join their finance team.

Why join our client

This is an opportunity to step into a broad and influential Financial Controller role where you'll have ownership of financial reporting, controls, and business performance across a complex organisation.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, you'll play a key role in ensuring the business has accurate financial information, strong controls, and meaningful insight to support decision-making. Alongside the core finance responsibilities, you'll have the opportunity to improve systems, processes, and reporting capabilities as the business continues to evolve.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead the month-end close process and ensure timely, accurate reporting
• Oversee management accounts, group reporting, and financial controls
• Manage group consolidation across multiple entities
• Take ownership of statutory accounts, audit, tax, treasury, and payroll processes
• Deliver budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting
• Provide commercial insight to support business performance
• Partner with stakeholders across the organisation to support decision-making
• Develop and mentor members of the finance team
• Drive process improvement across reporting and financial operations
• Support the development of systems, automation, and data-driven reporting
  
  

Why you're a great fit

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Strong financial reporting and financial control experience
• Experience operating within a multi-entity environment
• Strong understanding of statutory reporting, audit, tax, and treasury
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience leading and developing finance professionals
  
  

You'll be a hands-on finance leader who combines technical excellence with commercial awareness. You'll enjoy improving processes, supporting decision-making, and helping finance deliver greater value across the business.

What you'll get in return

• £75,000–£85,000 salary
• 5 days per week in the Bristol office
• Opportunity to influence and improve the finance function
• Direct exposure to senior decision-makers
• Ongoing development and progression 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.

Head of Finance (Part-Time)

Core3 is delighted to be working with a well-established not-for-profit organisation in Bristol to recruit a Head of Finance to join their leadership team

This is a part-time position offering flexibility across 3–4 days per week, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance leader looking to balance strategic impact with flexibility. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you'll play a key role in shaping the organisation's future while ensuring strong financial stewardship and governance.

Why join our client

Our client is a respected organisation committed to improving lives across local communities. Their work helps people access the support they need to live safely and independently, creating a lasting impact on the wellbeing of individuals and families across the region.

As Head of Finance, you'll be a key member of the leadership team, working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Board, and senior colleagues to support sustainable growth and organisational success. This is a broad and varied role offering genuine influence across finance, governance, people support, systems, and operational planning.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead the organisation's financial strategy and planning activities
• Provide financial leadership and advice to the Chief Executive Officer, Board, and leadership team
• Deliver annual budgets, forecasts, cash flow reporting, and financial plans
• Oversee management accounts, variance analysis, and performance reporting
• Manage statutory accounts, audit processes, and regulatory compliance
• Ensure robust financial controls, policies, and risk management frameworks
• Act as Company Secretary and support effective governance across the organisation
• Lead and develop the Finance and People Support functions
• Oversee relationships with auditors, bankers, insurers, and external suppliers
• Support business planning, funding opportunities, and organisational sustainability
• Work with colleagues to improve systems, reporting, and operational efficiency
• Provide financial modelling and analysis to support strategic decision-making
  
  

Why you're a great fit

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Experience operating in a senior finance leadership role
• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cash flow management
• Experience managing statutory accounts, audits, and compliance requirements
• Strong understanding of governance, risk management, and internal controls
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at Board and executive level
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial audiences

You'll be a collaborative and commercially aware finance leader who combines strong technical expertise with a practical, people-focused approach. You'll enjoy working closely with senior stakeholders, developing teams, and helping organisations make informed decisions that support long-term success.

What you'll get in return

As Head of Finance, you'll join an organisation where your work directly contributes to improving people's lives and strengthening local communities.

• £60,000–£65,000 full-time equivalent salary 
• Part-time role, 3–4 days per week
• Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week in the Bristol office
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service, plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Employer pension contribution up to 7.5%
• Death in Service scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced parental and sickness leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
  
  

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.

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