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.

Accounts Assistant

London | Hybrid (2 days in office) | £35,000 – £40,000 + Study Support

Working with a client we know extremely well to hire an Accounts Assistant into a growing and well-supported finance team.

This role will initially focus on supporting the automation and improvement of the Accounts Payable function, helping move away from manual processes. Once embedded, you’ll quickly broaden into month-end, management accounts, and more commercial finance exposure, offering a clear progression path.

Why join this business

Our client is a high-quality, people-focused organisation with clear growth plans and a genuine track record of developing talent. The finance function is evolving, with a focus on improving processes, systems, and automation — giving you the chance to get involved and add value early.

There is a clear progression runway here for someone ambitious and keen to grow.

How you’ll make an impact

• Support and help drive automation across the Accounts Payable process

• Own day-to-day AP activities, ensuring accuracy and efficiency

• Maintain accurate ledgers, including supplier accounts and bank reconciliations

• Prepare weekly payment runs and manage ad hoc payments

• Handle supplier queries and complete statement reconciliations

• Support Accounts Receivable, including invoicing and credit control

• Assist with month-end close, including balance sheet reconciliations

• Contribute to cash flow visibility

• Work closely with the Finance Manager to improve processes and controls

Why you’re a great fit

Essential

• Experience in an Accounts Assistant role, with strong AP exposure

• Good understanding of double entry, P&L, and balance sheet basics

• Confident using Excel and finance systems

• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities

Desirable

• Exposure to Accounts Receivable or credit control

• Experience supporting month-end and reconciliations

• Interest in systems, automation, and improving processes

What you’ll get in return

This role offers a genuine platform to grow — starting in the detail, then progressing into broader finance.

• £35,000 – £40,000 salary

• Hybrid working – 2 days per week in London

• Study support (ACCA/CIMA)

• Clear progression into management accounts / commercial finance

• Supportive, high-quality team with strong mentorship

Assistant / Management Accountant

Professional Services | Reading (Hybrid – 2 days in office) | £35,000 – £45,000

Working with a growing professional services business to hire an Assistant / Management Accountant into a supportive and well-structured finance team.

This role reports directly into a highly regarded number one in finance, known for developing and mentoring individuals. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone part-qualified or early in their career looking to step up and broaden their exposure across month-end, reporting, and commercial finance.

Why join this business

• Work closely with a strong Finance Director who actively mentors and develops

• Broad exposure across transactional, reporting, and forecasting

• Stable, growing professional services environment

What you’ll be doing

Transactional & Controls

• Overseeing purchase and sales ledger reviews

• Managing invoicing, expenses, and debt collection

• Bank postings and reconciliations

• Supporting VAT returns and ensuring controls are followed

Month-end & Reporting

• Supporting preparation of monthly management accounts

• Posting journals (accruals, prepayments, depreciation)

• Balance sheet reconciliations

• Supporting cash flow forecasting and variance analysis

Budgets & Forecasting

• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting cycles

• Supporting stakeholders with cost tracking

• Maintaining reporting timetables

Year-end & Projects

• Supporting year-end processes and audit preparation

• Assisting with finance projects and system improvements

What we’re looking for

Essential

• 2–4+ years’ experience in a finance role

• Strong grounding in transactional finance and month-end

• Good Excel skills (PivotTables, Lookups)

• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Desirable

• Part-qualified (AAT / ACCA / CIMA)

• Exposure to budgeting or commercial finance

• Experience with ERP systems

• Interest in systems, reporting, or Power BI

Details

• £35,000 – £45,000 salary (DOE)

• Hybrid working – 2 days per week in Reading

• Reporting into an experienced and supportive Finance Director

Head of Finance

Core3 is delighted to be partnering with a commercially focused, growing business with a collaborative and down to earth culture to recruit a Head of Finance to join its Bristol office.

Why join our client

They’ve built strong momentum and are now scaling, including expanding into new markets. As Head of Finance in the Bristol area, you’ll work closely with senior leadership to shape how finance supports performance and decision-making. This is a hands-on role with real influence and clear progression as the business grows.

How you’ll make an impact

• Lead the month-end close and deliver accurate, timely management accounts
• Strengthen financial control, compliance, and internal processes
• Own budgeting and forecasting to support planning and growth
• Partner with senior stakeholders to provide clear commercial insight
• Improve reporting to support better, faster decision-making
• Guide pricing and margin analysis to improve profitability
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, FX exposure, and banking relationships
• Support expansion into new markets with financial modelling and analysis
• Develop and embed FP&A processes across the business
• Build and lead a high-performing finance team over time
  
  

Why you’re a great fit

Essential

• You’ll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Strong experience in financial control, management accounts, and business partnering
• Commercial mindset with the ability to turn data into insight
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing business
• Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail
  
  

Desirable

• Experience in a multi-entity or international environment
• Exposure to ERP systems (NetSuite or similar)
• Background in an SME or scaling business
  
  

What you’ll get in return

As Head of Finance, you’ll join a business where your impact is visible and valued. You’ll have the autonomy to shape the role and the opportunity to grow into a broader leadership position.

• Salary: £75,000–£85,000
• Bonus
• Hybrid working, 2–3 days
  
  

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 Manager | Scaling FinTech | London (Hybrid) | £70,000 to £80,000

Working exclusively with a high-growth fintech business hiring a Commercial Finance Manager to partner closely with senior leadership as the company continues to scale.

This is a broad, hands-on role offering a blend of FP&A, commercial finance, and management accounting. You’ll have real exposure across the business, working with stakeholders to drive performance while also supporting core finance processes as the function evolves.

There is a genuine opportunity to grow into a number one role over time, making this ideal for an ambitious second mover from audit looking to step into a high-impact position.

The business is data-driven and product-led, with a strong focus on building scalable processes, improving reporting, and using technology to support better decision-making.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting processes

• Building financial models to support strategic decision-making

• Producing monthly management accounts, board packs, and KPI reporting

• Partnering with stakeholders to drive commercial insight and performance

• Supporting month-end close and core finance processes where needed

• Overseeing revenue recognition, billing, and financial data accuracy

• Improving reporting, systems, and finance processes as the business scales

• Working closely with leadership on analysis, planning, and growth initiatives

What we’re looking for

• ACA qualified audit trained

• Likely a second mover from Audti with exposure to FP&A and management accounting

• Strong financial modelling and commercial analysis capability

• Confident communicator, able to work with non-finance stakeholders

• Hands-on approach with willingness to get into the detail

Details

• £70,000 to £80,000 salary

• Hybrid working London

• Reporting into a high-calibre Finance Director

• Clear progression into a future number one role

Finance Manager

Core3 is delighted to be working with an established business in North Bristol to recruit a Finance Manager to join their team.

Why join our client

As Finance Manager, you’ll oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts and coordinate P&Ls across your business area, ensuring results are accurate, well understood, and delivered to a high standard. You’ll lead a small team, working closely with finance and operational stakeholders to support business needs and improve how reporting is delivered.

How you’ll make an impact

• Take ownership of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
• Lead the month-end close process across your business area
• Oversee balance sheet integrity, including detailed review and reconciliation
• Coordinate P&L reporting and ensure results are clearly understood by stakeholders
• Develop and support a team of accountants, building capability and confidence
• Improve processes to drive efficiency and consistency across reporting
• Work closely with stakeholders to resolve queries and improve understanding
• Support internal controls and audit activity, ensuring deadlines are met
• Analyse financial information and resolve complex queries with sound judgement
  
  

Why you’re a great fit

Essential

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Strong experience in management accounts and financial accounting
• Background in a senior reporting role or Finance Manager position
• Experience working with complex systems such as SAP
• Line management or team leadership experience
  
  

Desirable

• Experience working in a structured, process-driven environment
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
  
  

You’ll be organised, detail-focused, and comfortable managing priorities. You work well independently and as part of a team, with a focus on delivering accurate results and improving processes.

What you’ll get in return

As Finance Manager, you’ll join a structured environment with a clear focus on control, delivery, and continuous improvement.

• £60,000–£65,000 
• Bonus
• Private medical cover
• Hybrid working (2–3 days in the 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 Manager

Core3 is delighted to be working with a professional services business in Bristol to recruit a Finance Manager – (Controls & Reporting) to join their team.

Why join our client

As Finance Manager – (Controls & Reporting), you’ll play a key role in strengthening financial control and reporting, with real scope to influence how the function operates. It’s a practical role where you can make a visible impact.

How you’ll make an impact

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing finance team
• Own the month-end close, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
• Review management accounts and maintain general ledger integrity
• Build and embed a robust financial control framework
• Deliver statutory reporting and support external requirements
• Manage audits and act as a key contact for auditors
• Partner with finance teams to improve processes and reporting
• Support budgeting and forecasting with reliable financial data
• Drive continuous improvement across financial control and reporting
  
  

Why you’re a great fit

Essential

• You’ll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Strong experience in financial control, month-end and management accounts
• Proven experience leading and developing a team
• Track record of improving processes and implementing controls
• Confident communicator with the ability to work across teams
• Able to prioritise and deliver to deadlines
  
  

Desirable

• Experience with statutory reporting and audit management
• Interest in systems, automation and process improvement (e.g. Power Apps)
  
  

What you’ll get in return

As Finance Manager – (Controls & Reporting), you’ll step into a role with real ownership and the chance to shape how finance operates. You’ll be part of a team that values trust, accountability and steady improvement.

• £60,000–£70,000 salary
• Hybrid working (1–2 days in the Bristol office)
• Bonus scheme
• Pension and healthcare
• Generous annual leave
• Learning and development support
• Opportunities to improve systems and processes
  
  

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@core3.co.uk / 0117 213 0300.

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

Financial Controller

Core3 is delighted to be partnering with a purpose-driven organisation on a retained basis to recruit a Financial Controller.

Why join our client

Our client is a purpose-driven organisation with a strong community focus and a clear commitment to doing the right thing. They combine commercial thinking with social impact, creating a culture built on trust, collaboration, and accountability. This Financial Controller role offers real visibility and influence, working closely with senior stakeholders in a Bristol-based hybrid environment. You’ll join a team that values clarity, sound judgement, and continuous improvement.

How you’ll make an impact

• Lead financial control across a multi-entity structure, strengthening processes and reducing risk
• Deliver accurate monthly management accounts with clear insight and commentary
• Own the year-end process, including statutory accounts and audit delivery
• Partner with senior leaders to support budgeting and forecasting decisions
• Build and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts to support financial resilience
• Improve financial controls, policies, and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Provide clear reporting to leadership, board, and external stakeholders
• Support funder reporting with accurate, timely financial information
• Develop a responsive, well-structured finance function
• Lead, coach, and develop the finance team
  
  

Why you’re a great fit

Essential

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Strong background in management accounts, statutory accounts, and financial reporting
• Experience working in a multi-entity or group structure
• Understanding of charity accounting and regulatory requirements
• Experience with cloud-based finance systems
• Track record of leading and developing finance teams
  

Desirable

• Experience working with external funders or grant reporting
  
  

What you’ll get in return

As Financial Controller, you’ll play a key role in shaping financial strategy and supporting long-term sustainability. You’ll work in an environment that values people, encourages growth, and supports flexible working.

• £60,000–£70,000 salary
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office)
• Pension and enhanced leave
• Learning and development support
• Inclusive, purpose-led culture
  
  

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.

Fractional CMO 

Core3 are delighted to partner with a global SaaS scale-up (currently under £10mill ARR) to appoint a Fractional CMO.

Rate Negotiable. Likely range is £800-£1300 per day (Outside).

Remote. F2F leadership meetings in the Southwest HQ every 2-4 weeks

Duration is 4-6+ months, 2-3 days p/w.

Why join our client

My client is an owner managed, bootstrapped SaaS scale-up currently going through a PE sale.

Under £10mill ARR, my client has a very strong reputation in their market, some very loyal partnerships with well recognised global brands (over 90% retention rate) and ambition to grow 3X in the next 4-5 years.

Their product is both B2C and B2B, although the focus is growth on larger ticket, enterprise sales.

How you’ll make an impact

Reporting to CEO, this role requires someone who can transform the marketing function.

The right CMO will be comfortable working autonomously, with a proven track record working for a SaaS startup of a similar size/stage, and be able to:

• Assess the current marketing strategy, ensuring the team is fit-for-purpose to deliver on that strategy, and identify any skills gaps
• Fix structural issues in the team/framework
• Deliver value quickly with a focus on demand generation – both B2C (self-serve) and B2B products/pipelines
• Lead the hiring of a new Head of Marketing
• Demonstrate comfort with the existing tech stack – Hubspot (essential), Clay, Webflow CMS, and introduce AI tools for efficiency
• Work in a bootstrapped business. This person needs to be able to get the best out of what they have available, there isn’t an endless budget.

What you’ll get in return

The Fractional CMO will be given complete autonomy to transform the marketing function working in tandem with a brilliant CEO.

The role is outlined as 2-3 days p/w (dependent on rate) and is completely remote (UK).

I’ve outlined a rough day rate range above, but the most important thing here is someone who can deliver value quickly and shape the marketing team for the future. So, I’m open to talking to individuals a fraction north of that range.

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

Please apply to this advert or send your CV direct to andrew@core3.co.uk

Financial Accounting Manager | FinTech World | London (Hybrid) | £80,000 to £95,000

A fast growing global FinTech business is looking to hire a Financial Accounting Manager to join its central finance team in London. This role sits at the intersection of technical accounting, financial reporting, and strategic finance projects within a complex international organisation.

Working closely with senior finance leadership, you will help navigate complex accounting topics, support global reporting processes, and contribute to strengthening accounting frameworks across a multi entity international group.

The Role

This position offers broad exposure across technical accounting, consolidation, and financial reporting, with regular interaction with senior stakeholders across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assessing and resolving complex or non routine accounting transactions and preparing clear accounting position papers under IFRS.

• Supporting the preparation and review of group financial statements and disclosures across a multi entity structure.

• Advising internal stakeholders on the accounting implications of new commercial initiatives, products, and partnerships.

• Working closely with finance teams across the business to ensure accurate financial reporting and consistent accounting treatment.

• Supporting monthly and annual reporting processes, including consolidation and group reporting activities.

• Acting as a key contact for external auditors on technical accounting matters.

• Monitoring developments in IFRS and accounting standards, assessing the impact on the business and implementing new guidance where required.

• Driving improvements in accounting policies, controls, and financial reporting processes.

• Contributing to finance transformation projects and process improvements as the organisation continues to scale.

The Profile

We are ideally looking for a technically strong accountant with a combination of Big Four training and industry experience.

Typical background:

• ACA qualified (Big Four preferred)

• 3 to 4 years’ post qualified industry experience

• Strong grounding in IFRS and technical accounting topics

• Experience working in financial services, technology, or FinTech businesses

• Exposure to complex group structures, financial reporting, or consolidation

• Ability to communicate complex accounting topics clearly to non finance stakeholders

• Proactive mindset with a desire to improve finance processes and systems

Why This Role

• Opportunity to join a high growth international FinTech organisation

• Work closely with senior finance leaders on complex accounting matters

• Exposure to strategic projects and cross functional initiatives

• Operate within a global finance team across multiple markets

If you are a Big Four trained ACA with strong technical accounting skills and experience in financial services, tech, or FinTech, this role offers excellent exposure and progression within a dynamic global environment.