Finance Operations Lead

Core3 is delighted to be working with an established organisation to recruit a Finance Operations Lead. Based in Bristol with mostly remote working, this permanent opportunity would suit an experienced finance professional who enjoys taking ownership of day-to-day finance operations, maintaining accurate financial records and improving processes.

Why join our client

Our client offers a collaborative working environment where your experience and judgement will be valued.

You'll have responsibility across several areas of finance, rather than being limited to one part of the accounting process. Working with colleagues in different locations, you'll help maintain strong financial controls and ensure finance operations run smoothly.

How you'll make an impact

• Take ownership of day-to-day finance operations, ensuring transactions are accurate and completed on time.
• Manage supplier payments, purchase ledger and sales ledger activities.
• Maintain accurate bank and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Support month-end close through journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Monitor banking activity and contribute to cash flow reporting.
• Coordinate intercompany transactions and support multi-currency accounting.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Support audit requirements and help strengthen financial controls.
• Identify practical opportunities to improve processes and reduce errors.

Why you're a great fit

You'll have broad experience in finance operations or transactional accounting, with the confidence to manage your own workload and resolve problems independently.

We're particularly interested in someone who has worked across several areas of finance and enjoys combining hands-on accounting with responsibility for keeping processes running effectively.

You'll bring:

• AAT qualification or equivalent practical accounting experience.
• Strong double-entry bookkeeping knowledge.
• Experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable and supplier payments.
• Confidence preparing bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience supporting month-end accounting and journal processing.
• Good Excel skills and familiarity with accounting systems.
• An organised, accurate approach and the ability to investigate discrepancies.
• Confidence communicating with colleagues across different teams.

Experience with NetSuite, international accounting or intercompany transactions would be particularly useful.

You don't need previous people management experience. What matters is your ability to take ownership, work independently and bring sound judgement to everyday finance operations.

What you'll get in return

As Finance Operations Lead, you'll have the flexibility to work remotely while taking responsibility for a varied and important area of finance.

• £40,000–£50,000 salary
• Bristol-based with mostly remote working
• Permanent position
• Broad responsibility across finance operations and accounting
• Exposure to international finance activities
• Opportunity to improve financial processes and controls
• Collaboration with an experienced finance team
• Scope to develop your technical skills and take on greater responsibility

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 Manager

Core3 is delighted to be working with an ambitious, growing PE organisation to recruit a Finance Manager. This permanent, fully remote opportunity is ideal for a qualified accountant 1/2 years post-qualification who enjoys taking ownership, building effective finance processes and working closely with senior leadership.

You'll play a key role in bringing finance operations in-house, with the opportunity to shape how the function develops as the business expands internationally.

Why join our client

Our client is a growing business with a strong culture of trust, flexibility and personal responsibility. People are encouraged to manage their own time, take ownership of their work and contribute ideas that make a difference.

As Finance Manager, you'll work directly with the CFO, helping establish a reliable finance function with the systems, controls and reporting needed to support future growth. It's a hands-on opportunity with a genuine route towards Financial Controller.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead the transition from outsourced accounting to a fully managed in-house finance function.

• Own the month-end close, producing accurate management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Partner with the CFO to prepare board reporting, financial analysis and management information.

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, treasury and payroll processes.

• Manage revenue recognition and deferred income, ensuring accurate accounting and reporting.

• Strengthen financial controls, VAT compliance and statutory reporting processes.

• Coordinate external audit requirements and support the organisation's first audit.

• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning.

• Improve finance systems and reporting, including identifying opportunities for automation.

• Support international accounting activities and the development of scalable finance processes.

Why you're a great fit

You'll be a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) with strong technical accounting knowledge and practical experience across the finance cycle.

We're looking for someone who is comfortable getting into the detail while also recognising opportunities to improve how finance operates.

You'll bring:

• Experience managing month-end close and preparing management accounts.

• Strong knowledge of journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Hands-on experience across transactional finance, banking and payroll.

• Understanding of SaaS revenue recognition and deferred income.

• Experience maintaining financial controls and supporting external audits.

• Confidence working with accounting systems, ideally Xero.

• The ability to work independently and manage priorities in a remote environment.

• An interest in using technology and automation to improve finance processes.

Experience within a growing business, particularly one operating internationally, would be valuable. You'll be someone who enjoys building processes, solving problems and taking responsibility for delivering accurate financial information.

What you'll get in return

As Finance Manager, you'll have the freedom to manage your working day, direct access to senior leadership and the opportunity to help build a finance function from the ground up.

• £50,000–£65,000 salary

• Fully remote working, UK-based

• Permanent, full-time position

• Monthly team meet-ups in the Bristol/Bath area

• Unlimited annual leave

• Annual learning and development budget

• Home working equipment budget following probation

• Direct exposure to the CFO and senior leadership

• Genuine opportunity to progress towards Financial Controller

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 Operations Manager

Core3 is delighted to be working with an established organisation to recruit a Finance Operations Manager. Based in Crawley with hybrid working (two days in the office each week), this permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys leading teams, improving financial processes and making a real difference to how a finance function operates.

Why join our client

Our client is an ambitious organisation investing in its finance function and looking to improve the way its day-to-day operations run.

You'll have the opportunity to lead a team, influence how finance processes are managed and introduce practical improvements that make a measurable difference. It's a position offering responsibility, variety and the chance to contribute to wider finance change projects.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead and develop an Accounts Payable team, creating a supportive and accountable working environment.

• Improve payment processes to ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time.

• Strengthen financial controls around banking, approvals and supplier information.

• Identify opportunities to reduce manual work and improve efficiency through automation.

• Improve purchase ledger accuracy and resolve recurring processing issues.

• Oversee supplier reconciliations and support a smooth month-end close.

• Monitor payment requirements and contribute to short-term cash flow forecasting.

• Use performance reporting to identify bottlenecks and improve team effectiveness.

• Work with colleagues across the business to improve purchasing and invoice approval processes.

• Support finance systems improvements, testing and the introduction of more effective ways of working.

Why you're a great fit

You'll have a strong background in Accounts Payable or transactional finance management, with experience leading people and improving financial processes.

We're looking for someone who understands the importance of getting the basics right while recognising opportunities to make finance operations more efficient.

You'll bring:

• Proven experience managing an Accounts Payable or transactional finance team.

• Strong knowledge of payment processes, supplier reconciliations and financial controls.

• Experience improving finance operations and introducing process changes.

• Confidence managing banking administration and payment approvals.

• A good understanding of month-end processes and purchase ledger accounting.

• Experience working with finance systems and supporting automation projects.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to use reporting to improve performance.

• The confidence to work with stakeholders and challenge inefficient processes.

• A practical, organised approach to problem-solving and managing priorities.

Experience supporting ERP implementations or working within a larger finance function would be useful. A finance qualification is welcomed, but relevant experience is equally important.

What you'll get in return

As Finance Operations Manager, you'll have the opportunity to shape a key area of finance, develop a team and contribute to meaningful improvements across the business.

• £55,000–£65,000 salary

• 20% bonus

• Crawley location

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

• Permanent, full-time position

• Responsibility for leading and developing an established finance team

• Opportunity to improve financial controls and operational performance

• Involvement in finance systems and automation projects

• Exposure to senior finance stakeholders

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 Manager

Core3 is delighted to be working with an established organisation to recruit a Finance Manager. Based near Newport, this opportunity is ideally suited to a technically strong accountant, particularly someone who has trained in accountancy practice and wants to apply that experience in a business environment.

The priority is finding someone with excellent financial accounting knowledge, strong balance sheet experience and the confidence to challenge numbers rather than simply report them.

Why join our client

Our client is an established business looking to strengthen the quality of its financial reporting and internal controls.

You'll work closely with senior finance stakeholders, taking ownership of complex accounting matters and helping improve the reliability of financial information. This is an opportunity to use your technical expertise, influence decisions and make a lasting difference to how finance operates.

How you'll make an impact

• Take ownership of balance sheet reporting, ensuring figures are accurate, supported and understood.

• Strengthen financial controls and improve the quality of month-end reporting.

• Investigate complex accounting issues, unusual movements and unexplained balances.

• Review reconciliations critically, identifying risks that may not be immediately obvious.

• Resolve historic accounting discrepancies and prevent recurring issues.

• Apply sound technical judgement to accruals, prepayments, asset valuations and accounting adjustments.

• Provide clear analysis of working capital and cash flow movements.

• Support statutory accounts preparation and external audit requirements.

• Challenge existing accounting practices and improve reporting standards.

• Work with senior stakeholders to ensure material accounting risks are identified and addressed.

Why you're a great fit

A strong technical accounting background is essential for this role. Experience gained in accountancy practice would be particularly attractive.

We're looking for someone who understands accounting principles in depth and can apply them confidently to complex financial situations.

You'll be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), ideally with experience gained in audit or financial accounting within an accountancy practice, followed by exposure to a commercial finance environment.

You'll bring:

• Excellent technical financial accounting knowledge, including accounting standards, statutory reporting and financial controls.

• Significant balance sheet experience, with the ability to assess whether balances are genuinely accurate and properly supported.

• A background in accountancy practice, ideally involving external audit, financial reporting or complex accounting reviews.

• Experience investigating accounting discrepancies and resolving underlying issues.

• Confidence challenging reconciliations, assumptions and accounting treatments.

• Strong understanding of month-end and year-end reporting.

• Sound judgement when dealing with material accounting issues and reporting deadlines.

• Experience working with auditors and preparing high-quality supporting schedules.

• Strong analytical skills, Excel capability and attention to detail.

• The ability to explain technical accounting matters clearly to senior stakeholders.

What matters most is your ability to look beyond a completed reconciliation and determine whether the balance sheet is genuinely under control.

You'll understand the importance of reliable supporting evidence, appropriate accounting treatment and timely resolution of outstanding issues.

When faced with a material accounting concern, you'll have the judgement to assess the risk, communicate the implications and make a well-reasoned recommendation, even when reporting deadlines are under pressure.

What you'll get in return

As Finance Manager, you'll have the opportunity to put your technical accounting experience to work in a position offering genuine responsibility and influence.

• £60,000–£70,000 salary

• 20% bonus

• Based near Newport

• Opportunity to take ownership of complex financial accounting matters

• Exposure to senior finance stakeholders

• Scope to strengthen financial controls and reporting processes

• A technically focused role where accounting expertise and professional judgement are highly valued

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.

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.

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.