Assistant Management Accountant

Core3 is partnering with a fast-growing international consumer business to recruit an Assistant Management Accountant, based in Bath. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and commercially focused finance team within a global organisation continuing to scale across international markets.

This role offers strong exposure across month-end reporting, business partnering, systems improvement, and operational finance, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to continue developing their finance career within a fast-paced environment.

Why join our client

This organisation operates within a dynamic and evolving environment where finance plays an important role in supporting commercial performance and business growth. As an Assistant Management Accountant, you’ll work closely with stakeholders across the business, helping improve financial reporting, strengthen processes, and support day-to-day finance operations.

You’ll also gain exposure to international reporting requirements, finance systems, and continuous improvement projects within a growing global business.

How you’ll make an impact

• Prepare and post monthly journals to support accurate management accounts
• Review invoices and financial data to ensure accuracy before posting into the finance system
• Support month-end reporting processes and ensure deadlines are met
• Partner with teams across the business to understand operational and financial drivers
• Assist with indirect tax reporting and compliance activities
• Help improve the quality and accuracy of financial reporting and underlying ledgers
• Support finance systems and process improvement initiatives
• Analyse financial data using Excel and reporting tools
• Contribute to continuous improvement across finance processes and controls
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across the business

Why you’re a great fit

• Experience within an Assistant Management Accountant or similar finance role
• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA part-qualified
• Exposure to month-end reporting and indirect tax processes
• Experience supporting process improvement initiatives

What you’ll get in return

• Salary £35,000–£40,000
• Bonus scheme
• Hybrid working, 2 days a week

We welcome applications from all candidates who feel they meet the requirements. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and will provide any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

If this 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.

Senior Management Accountant

Core3 is partnering with a rapidly growing international consumer business to recruit a Senior Management Accountant, based in Bath. This is an excellent opportunity to join a commercially focused finance team within a global organisation continuing to scale across international markets.

This role offers strong exposure across reporting, commercial finance, and operational performance, giving you the opportunity to influence decision-making while supporting the continued development of the finance function.

Why join our client

This business operates within a fast-moving and entrepreneurial environment, where finance is seen as a key driver of performance and growth. As a Senior Management Accountant, you’ll work closely with finance leadership and stakeholders across the wider organisation, helping deliver meaningful insight, strengthen reporting processes, and support commercial decision-making.

You’ll also play an important role in developing junior team members and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the finance function.

How you’ll make an impact

• Produce and review monthly management accounts across multiple business entities
• Deliver accurate financial reporting and support month-end close activities
• Provide financial insight and analysis to support operational and commercial decision-making
• Partner with teams across the business to improve understanding of financial performance
• Support balance sheet reviews, reconciliations, and cash flow management
• Assist with VAT reporting and wider compliance activities
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and financial controls
• Analyse trends and performance data to support strategic planning
• Mentor and support junior finance team members
• Build strong relationships across finance and operational teams

Why you’re a great fit

Essential

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) or equivalent
• Experience within a Management Accountant or similar finance role
• Strong understanding of month-end processes and financial reporting
• Strong analytical capability and attention to detail
• Confident communicator, able to work effectively with stakeholders across the business
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Positive and proactive approach to problem-solving
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior finance professionals

Desirable

• Experience working within a multi-entity or international business
• Exposure to IFRS or group reporting requirements
• Experience improving finance processes or controls
• Background within a fast-paced consumer, retail, ecommerce, or product-led environment

What you’ll get in return

• Salary £55,000–£60,000
• Bonus scheme
• Hybrid working, 3 days per week in the office
• Pension and healthcare benefits
• Gym discounts and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and additional lifestyle perks
• Strong learning and development opportunities
• Collaborative culture with long-term progression opportunities

We welcome applications from all candidates who feel they meet the requirements. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and will provide any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

If this 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 Reporting Manager

Core3 is working with a global organisation to recruit a Financial Reporting Manager, based in the Bristol area. This is a senior finance leadership role within an international shared services environment, offering the opportunity to influence performance, governance, and strategic decision-making across a growing international operation.

This role combines financial reporting, controls oversight, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement within a complex and evolving international business.

Why join our client

This organisation is continuing to invest in its international finance capability and shared services operations. As a Financial Reporting Manager, you’ll work closely with senior leadership, providing financial insight and driving improvements across reporting, controls, and business performance.

You’ll play a highly visible role across the organisation, partnering with stakeholders at both operational and Group level while contributing to strategic initiatives and finance improvement projects.

How you’ll make an impact

• Support the financial and operational performance of the international business services function
• Lead planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes to improve forward-looking decision-making
• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting and management information
• Provide high-quality financial analysis to identify risks, opportunities, and performance trends
• Oversee monthly accounts production, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal standards
• Support governance and compliance frameworks across reporting and controls
• Drive improvements across reporting processes, including automation and standardisation initiatives
• Act as a trusted finance partner to senior stakeholders across the business
• Deliver finance improvement and consultancy-style projects across the organisation
• Prepare and present detailed financial analysis and reporting to senior leadership and Board-level stakeholders
• Support remediation and resolution of control or compliance issues
• Lead and develop members of the finance team

Why you’re a great fit

Essential

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) or equivalent technical accounting background
• Strong experience within financial reporting, controlling, or financial management
• Background operating within a complex, multi-entity, or international environment
• Strong financial analysis and reporting capability
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making
• Strong understanding of financial controls, governance, and compliance
• Experience improving finance processes, reporting, or operational efficiency
• Confident communicator, able to present financial information clearly to leadership teams
• Proactive and commercially minded approach

Desirable

• Shared services or international business services experience
• Exposure to transformation, automation, or process standardisation projects
• Experience leading or mentoring finance professionals
• Comfortable operating within a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Experience supporting international or cross-border projects

What you’ll get in return

• Salary £75,000–£85,000
• Bonus and competitive benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension and life assurance
• Exposure to Group-level stakeholders within an international organisation
• Strong long-term development and progression opportunities

We welcome applications from all candidates who feel they meet the requirements. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and will provide any reasonable adjustments throughout the process.

If this 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.

Finance Integration Manager (Acquisitions)

Permanent Position 

📍 London Hybrid Working (3 days in office)

💰 £70,000 to £85,000 

A fast-growing, private equity-backed, multi-site business is looking for a Finance Integration Manager to take ownership of onboarding newly acquired businesses into the central group finance function.

This is a highly visible, hands-on role within an ambitious buy-and-build environment, where acquisitions are a key part of the growth strategy.

The position will suit someone who enjoys getting into the detail, understanding how newly acquired businesses currently operate, and leading the full finance integration process from onboarding through to implementation and adoption.

This is not a BAU finance role. The successful person will become the go-to individual responsible for ensuring newly acquired entities are seamlessly integrated into the wider group structure from a:

• Finance systems perspective

• Banking and treasury setup

• Process and controls perspective

• Data and reporting perspective

• Operational onboarding perspective

You will work closely with senior leadership, operational teams and newly acquired businesses to ensure integrations are delivered smoothly, efficiently and with minimal disruption.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end onboarding of newly acquired businesses into the group finance function

• Manage finance systems implementations, migrations and integrations

• Coordinate setup of banking, payments, reporting and finance workflows

• Review existing finance processes and identify improvements and efficiencies

• Support automation and standardisation across the wider group

• Act as the key finance contact throughout the acquisition integration process

• Work closely with stakeholders across Finance, Operations, IT and senior leadership

Ideal background:

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

• Experience integrating acquired businesses into a group structure

• Strong finance systems and implementation exposure

• Comfortable working in fast-paced, acquisitive or multi-site environments

• Strong communication skills with a proactive, hands-on approach

• Enjoys problem solving, process improvement and operating autonomously

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-growth business where you can genuinely shape how the finance function scales over the coming years.

Finance Business Partner

Core3 is working with a growing professional services firm to recruit a Finance Business Partner, based in Bristol. This is a newly created role within a developing commercial finance function, offering the opportunity to influence profitability, pricing, and performance across the business.

Why join our client

This business is investing in its commercial finance capability, recognising the importance of strong financial insight in driving performance. As a Finance Business Partner, you’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to understand operations, identify opportunities, and deliver tangible improvements. You’ll have strong exposure to leadership and play a central role in shaping strategy, influencing decisions, and improving commercial outcomes.

How you’ll make an impact

• Partner with senior stakeholders to improve performance across assigned business areas
• Build strong relationships with leadership teams to drive commercial outcomes
• Analyse financial performance to identify opportunities for profitability improvement
• Support the development and delivery of profit improvement plans
• Contribute to pricing strategy and proposal development, balancing client needs with commercial outcomes
• Provide clear financial insight and commentary to support decision-making
• Challenge stakeholders to deliver against budget and performance targets
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Improve working capital performance across assigned areas
• Contribute to finance transformation and process improvement initiatives
• Act as a key link between finance and operational teams

Why you’re a great fit

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) or equivalent
• Strong grounding in financial analysis and interpretation
• Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders
• Commercial awareness, with an interest in driving business performance
• Experience working with financial data to support decision-making
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail
• Proactive mindset, with the confidence to challenge and ask questions
• Trained within a top-tier or large accountancy practice, or with a comparable technical foundation

What you’ll get in return

As a Finance Business Partner, you’ll step into a role with real influence and visibility. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your commercial skillset while working closely with senior stakeholders to drive performance and long-term profitability.

• Salary £60,000–£70,000
• Hybrid working, 2 days in the office and 3 from home
• Bonus

We welcome applications from all candidates who feel they meet the requirements. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and will provide any reasonable adjustments throughout the process.

If this 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.

Senior Credit Controller

Core3 is working with a well-established professional services firm to recruit a Senior Credit Controller. This is a key position within the finance function, combining hands-on working capital management with leadership responsibility.

Why join our client

This business places real value on strong financial control and high-quality client service. As a Senior Credit Controller, you’ll work closely with Partners and senior stakeholders, helping improve cash performance while leading and developing a team. You’ll play a visible role in strengthening processes and driving better commercial outcomes.

How you’ll make an impact

• Take ownership of working capital across assigned departments and key clients
• Partner with stakeholders to reduce debt, WIP, and overall exposure
• Lead review meetings on complex matters, providing clear direction and challenge
• Oversee the billing cycle, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing and cash collection
• Act as a senior point of expertise on revenue control and billing issues
• Ensure adherence to policies, including discounts and write-offs
• Identify and implement improvements to billing processes and systems
• Manage, coach, and develop Revenue Controllers and Billing Assistants
• Handle escalations and resolve complex or sensitive client issues

Why you’re a great fit

Essential

• Strong experience in revenue control, credit control, and cash collection
• Background in a professional services environment
• Confident working with senior stakeholders, including Partners
• Experience managing complex client portfolios
• Proven ability to lead, support, or mentor team members
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Proactive mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Strong Excel capability

Desirable

• Experience within a legal or partnership environment
• Relevant professional qualifications

What you’ll get in return

As Senior Credit Controller, you’ll step into a role with real visibility and influence. You’ll have the opportunity to shape how working capital is managed while developing a team and improving processes across the function.

• Salary £40,000–£45,000
• Hybrid working, with a minimum of 40% office presence
• Supportive onboarding with increased office time initially

We welcome applications from all candidates who feel they meet the requirements. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and will provide any reasonable adjustments throughout the process.

If this 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.

Senior Finance Business Partner

Core3 is working with an established and commercially focused organisation to recruit a Senior Finance Business Partner for its Bristol office. This is a key role within a growing finance function, offering real scope to influence performance, pricing, and strategic decision-making.

Why join our client

This business values clear thinking and strong financial insight. As a Senior Finance Business Partner in Bristol, you’ll work closely with senior leadership, helping shape decisions and improve how the business performs. You’ll have the opportunity to build capability within the team while playing a visible role in driving commercial outcomes.

How you’ll make an impact

• Partner with senior stakeholders to improve performance and decision-making
• Deliver accurate forecasting and support the budgeting cycle
• Lead pricing analysis to strengthen profitability
• Build and refine financial modelling to support strategic plans
• Provide insight through management accounts and regular performance reviews
• Strengthen financial control across commercial activities
• Improve working capital, including cash flow and WIP management
• Collaborate with FP&A to align planning and reporting
• Support and develop Commercial Business Partners within the team
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives to improve commercial performance
  
  

Why you’re a great fit

Essential

• You’ll be a qualified accountant (ACA)
• Strong experience in business partnering, forecasting, and financial modelling
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Experience supporting or mentoring finance professionals
• Commercial mindset with a focus on performance and profitability
• Trained within a top-tier or large international accountancy practice, or with an equivalent technical foundation

Desirable

• Experience supporting pricing strategy and commercial decision-making
• Exposure to complex or multi-entity environments
• Comfortable presenting at senior leadership level

What you’ll get in return

As Senior Finance Business Partner, you’ll take on a visible and influential role within the business. You’ll have the autonomy to shape how finance supports the wider organisation, with clear scope to grow your impact.

• Salary £80,000–£90,000  
• Bonus
• Hybrid working, 2 days in the Bristol office

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.

Finance Implementation Lead (Permanent Role)

£70,000 – £80,000

London (Hybrid working)

We’re partnering with a private equity-backed, fast-growth, multi-site business based in London, currently scaling rapidly through acquisition and investing heavily in building a best-in-class finance function.

This is a newly created role, sitting close to the CFO, focused on driving finance transformation, systems implementation, and integration of newly acquired entities into a centralised group finance function .

The opportunity

This role is all about making finance scalable as the business grows.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading the integration of newly acquired entities into the group finance systems

• Driving finance systems implementation, optimisation, and automation

• Standardising processes, controls, and reporting across multiple sites

• Owning a portfolio of finance and cross-functional projects end-to-end

• Acting as a key bridge between Finance, Operations, IT, and senior leadership

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in finance systems implementation / transformation roles

• Strong understanding of core finance processes (AP, AR, GL, payroll)

• Experience in a multi-entity, acquisitive, or high-growth environment

• ACCA/ACA/CIMA Qualified 

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Hands-on, delivery-focused mindset, someone who can get into the detail and make things happen

Why this role

• Join a high-growth, PE-backed business at a key stage of its journey

• Play a central role in scaling and professionalising the finance function

• Work closely with a high-calibre CFO and leadership team

• Genuine opportunity to make a visible, tangible impact

Accounts Assistant

Why join our client

Core3 is recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join our client, a well-established professional services organisation with a strong reputation for quality, trust and consistent growth.

How you’ll make an impact

As Accounts Assistant, you will support the finance team with the accurate processing of financial transactions and help maintain strong financial controls.

• Process daily payments and receipts, ensuring accurate posting to the ledger
• Support accounts payable by processing purchase invoices and preparing supplier payments
• Assist with billing activity and ensure cases are invoiced correctly
• Manage payments to clients and third parties while maintaining accurate records
• Investigate and resolve outstanding or residual balances on accounts
• Respond to finance queries from operational teams across the business
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure transactions meet compliance requirements
• Assist with month-end tasks, including reconciliations and reporting support
• Help improve finance processes and support the smooth running of the finance function
  
  

Why you’re a great fit

• At least 2 years’ experience in a finance, accounts or transactional role
• Strong understanding of accounts payable, payments processing and ledger accounting
• Experience handling financial transactions with a high level of accuracy
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to manage workload in a fast-paced environment with deadlines
• Confident communicator able to work with different teams across a business
  
  

You’ll bring a proactive mindset, a positive approach to teamwork and a commitment to maintaining high standards in financial processes.

What you’ll get in return

As Accounts Assistant, you’ll join a supportive team where collaboration, accuracy and continuous improvement are valued. The business offers flexible hybrid working and a benefits package designed to support wellbeing and professional development.

Benefits include:

• £28,000–£30,000 salary
• Hybrid working (2–3 days in the office)
• 35-hour working week
• Discretionary annual bonus
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Healthcare cash plan
• Study support programme
  
  

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 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.

Purchase Ledger Assistant

Core3 is delighted to be partnering with a purpose-driven organisation on a retained basis to recruit a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their North Somerset office.

Why join our client

Our client is an ambitious, people-first business with clear growth plans and a genuinely collaborative culture, backed by strong leadership. They are investing in digital finance and continuous process improvement, giving you the chance to build a solid foundation in Purchase Ledger while also having the scope to broaden your experience across the wider finance function over time.

How you’ll make an impact

• Own the end-to-end Purchase Ledger process
• Process high-volume invoices, including matching, batching, and coding
• Support digital invoice processing and automation tools
• Prepare and run weekly payment runs, including ad hoc payments
• Maintain supplier accounts and resolve queries
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations
• Perform bank and ledger reconciliations
• Support month-end close, including accruals and Purchase Ledger reconciliations
• Contribute to cashflow forecasting through accurate supplier tracking
• Partner with the Finance Manager to improve controls
• Identify and implement process improvements across purchase-to-pay
  
  

Why you’re a great fit

Essential

• Experience in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role
• Strong understanding of invoice processing and payment cycles
• Working knowledge of double entry and finance fundamentals
• Confident using Excel and finance systems
• Organised, accurate, and able to manage multiple priorities
  
  

Desirable

• Exposure to Accounts Receivable or broader finance tasks
• Experience supporting month-end and reconciliations
• Interest in systems, automation, and improving processes
  
  

What you’ll get in return

This role offers a clear pathway to develop your finance career, starting with a strong grounding in Purchase Ledger and expanding into broader Accounts Assistant responsibilities over time.

• £28,000 to £35,000 salary
• Hybrid working, 2 days per week in the North Somerset office
• Study support, ACCA or CIMA, after probation
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional wellbeing or volunteering days
• Private healthcare and enhanced benefits package
• Supportive, people-first culture focused on growth and development
  
  

We welcome applications from all candidates who feel they meet the criteria. We are committed to building an inclusive environment and will support any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the process.

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

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