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 Competitive 
• Bonus scheme
• Hybrid working, 3 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 jackie@core3.co.uk / 0117 213 0300.

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

Finance Manager

Core3 is partnering with a growing international organisation to recruit a Finance Manager, based in Bath.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a commercially focused finance team within a business continuing to expand across multiple international markets. You'll play a key role in delivering accurate reporting, supporting strategic decision-making, and helping drive financial performance across a complex and evolving organisation.

The role offers broad exposure across management accounting, financial reporting, business partnering, and finance improvement initiatives, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to step into a highly visible role within a growing business.

Why join our client

This organisation places real value on strong financial insight, accurate reporting, and effective business partnering. As a Finance Manager, you'll work closely with senior finance leaders and stakeholders across the wider business, helping to deliver meaningful analysis, improve reporting processes, and support commercial decision-making.

You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to finance improvement initiatives while supporting and developing junior members of the team.

How you'll make an impact

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts across multiple 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 stakeholders 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 strengthen financial controls
• Analyse trends and performance data to support strategic planning
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities across the business
• Mentor and support junior finance team members
• Build strong relationships across finance and operational teams
  
  

Why you're a great fit

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified
• Experience within a Finance Manager, Management Accountant, Financial Accountant, or similar finance role
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and month-end processes
• Strong analytical capability and attention to detail
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders across the business
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis activities
• Positive and proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior finance professionals
• Experience working within a multi-entity or international environment would be beneficial
• Comfortable operating within a fast-paced and evolving business environment
  
  

What you'll get in return

As a Finance Manager, you'll join a growing organisation where finance plays a central role in supporting business performance and future growth.

• 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.

Head of Finance

Core3 is working with a fast-growing organisation preparing for an exciting period of growth. With significant investment secured and major operational milestones ahead, they're building the foundations needed to scale successfully over the coming years.

This Head of Finance role offers the opportunity to build and shape a finance function from the ground up. Working closely with senior leadership, you'll take ownership of financial control, systems, cost accounting and operational finance while creating the processes and structure needed to support future growth.

Manufacturing and cost accounting experience are essential for this role. You'll play a key role in supporting operational decision-making, improving financial visibility and ensuring the business is ready to scale.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead the development of a scalable finance function and control environment
• Own the month-end close process and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Deliver management accounts that support commercial decision-making
• Take ownership of cost accounting, inventory reporting and Bill of Materials (BOM) costing
• Partner with operational teams to challenge costs and identify efficiency opportunities
• Lead ERP implementation and drive process improvements across finance operations
• Strengthen financial controls, governance and compliance frameworks
• Develop procurement processes and supplier documentation standards
• Support statutory reporting, audit readiness and external stakeholder requirements
• Build and develop a finance team as the business continues to grow
  
  

Why you're a great fit

You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong financial control experience and a hands-on approach to building processes and improving performance.

Most importantly, you'll have worked within a manufacturing environment and bring strong cost accounting experience, including Bill of Materials (BOM) costing and inventory reporting.

You'll also bring:

• Experience producing management accounts and leading month-end close activities
• Strong understanding of financial controls, governance and financial reporting
• Experience working with ERP systems and improving finance processes
• Ability to challenge costs and partner effectively with operational teams
• Confidence working closely with senior stakeholders and business leaders
• A practical, hands-on approach to solving problems and delivering results
• Experience supporting or leading ERP implementations would be beneficial
• Previous experience developing finance teams would be advantageous
• Comfortable operating in a growing and evolving business environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across the business
  
  

What you'll get in return

As Head of Finance, you'll join a business with ambitious growth plans and the opportunity to make a lasting impact. You'll play a key role in shaping the future of the finance function while working closely with senior decision-makers.

• Salary of £75,000 - £85,000
• EMI share options
• Hybrid working, minimum 3 days in the Bristol office
• Clear progression towards a future Finance Director position
• Opportunity to build and shape a finance function
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
• Supportive and collaborative working culture
  
  

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.

Junior Management Accountant
West London | Hybrid Working
£30,000 to £32,500 + Study Support

A growing global business is looking to appoint a Junior Management Accountant to join its collaborative finance team in West London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and proactive finance professional who is actively studying towards an accounting qualification and wants to accelerate their career within a fast paced, international environment. The role offers broad exposure across management accounting, process improvement, systems, reporting and business partnering, alongside structured development and genuine progression opportunities.

The Opportunity

Working closely with senior finance stakeholders, you’ll play a key role in supporting month end activities, improving financial processes and contributing to ongoing finance projects. This is a hands on position that will suit someone who enjoys taking ownership, identifying improvements and working as part of a close knit team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support month end reporting, reconciliations and journal postings
• Assist with accruals, prepayments and fixed asset accounting
• Prepare variance analysis and management information
• Contribute to financial reporting and ad hoc analysis
• Support process improvement and finance system enhancement projects
• Assist with audit requirements and compliance activities
• Maintain accounting records across multiple ledgers
• Provide support across Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable when required
• Help drive automation and efficiency improvements across finance processes

About You

• Actively studying towards an accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Previous experience within a finance or accounting role
• Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator with a collaborative approach
• Proactive, ambitious and eager to learn
• Comfortable working in a fast paced environment
• Able to manage priorities and take ownership of tasks

What’s on Offer

• £30,000 to £32,500 salary
• Full study support package
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Exposure to a global business environment
• Supportive and collaborative finance team
• Ongoing professional development and mentoring

This is an ideal opportunity for a driven finance professional looking to take the next step in their accounting career within a business that can offer both responsibility and long term progression.

We are recruiting for an enthusiastic and details-oriented Junior Accounting Analyst (FTC) to join our Finance team in Bristol.

This role is a fixed term contract for 12 months.

In this role you will have the opportunity to add real value to the firm, by helping the Commercial Reporting teams monthly activities whilst a new ERP system is being implemented. You will play a key part in delivering accurate financial data to aid the firm’s profitability strategy and drive change.

You will work within the commercial reporting team to deliver and maintain current month end accounting and ad-hoc reporting. This is a hybrid working role with the opportunity for flexible working.

Your Role

As a Junior Accounting Analyst your remit includes:

• Helping to prepare month end reporting including management accounts.
• Month end journals – e.g. Prepayments and accruals.
• Support all financial audits.
• Reconciling accounts
• Assist with ad-hoc finance data requests and troubleshoot all accounting issues.
• Help to continuously improve finance processes to aid accurate, timely data being available.

Your Skills and Experience

• Someone keen to build a career in finance
• Have experience in an accounting or reporting role.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills and enjoy working in a team.
• Strong excel skills

Your Team

Our Finance and Procurement team are key to strategic decision making, providing key management information, data and analysis to ensure our business runs smoothly and that we comply with all our statutory and regulatory obligations. To do this effectively, these teams take responsibility for billing, payments, credit control, purchasing, client accounting, commercial business partnering, reporting, sourcing, buying and more.

About TLT

Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people.

With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. Over the last few years TLT’s successful growth, delivery of high-quality work and support for colleagues has been consistently recognised by The Times and at the Legal Business, The Lawyer and British Legal Awards.

Our ambition is to create opportunities for what comes next for our clients, recognised as their 1st tier adviser and being valued for our values. We do this in our unique way by creating social value and a dynamic environment where our people are curious, creative and ambitious for their success.

In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute to the success of TLT.

Our Benefits

We value our employees highly and we want you to feel valued. You’ll receive a competitive salary with an annual pay review. You will also have access to an extensive range of benefits via our flexible benefits scheme including 25 days holiday (which will increase to 30 days based upon length of service) and private medical insurance. 

At TLT we have a progressive fully flexible working approach. We empower our people to work in a place and at a time that meets their needs, those of their clients and of the wider team and firm. Part of this agile approach is a focus on hybrid working and supporting the work/life balance of our people. We’re happy to talk about how flexible working can work for you and this role. 

TLT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and encourages applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of disability, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by the laws in the locations in which we operate.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, where necessary, to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, require any reasonable adjustments or an application to Access to work please contact the recruitment team on Recruitment.Operations@TLT.com

Finance Transformation Manager

Our client is a large international organisation investing significantly in the future of finance operations. With major programmes underway across automation, AI, process improvement and shared services, they're creating smarter, more efficient ways of working across multiple markets.

This Finance Transformation Manager role offers the opportunity to influence large-scale change while working with stakeholders across different countries and functions. Based within a specialist transformation team, you'll help shape how key finance processes operate globally while building valuable experience in a collaborative and supportive environment.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead Source-to-Pay transformation projects across international operations
• Improve Accounts Payable, procurement and payment processes
• Deliver process improvements that strengthen efficiency and controls
• Support automation and AI-enabled initiatives across finance operations
• Partner with finance, operations and technology teams to implement change
• Drive process standardisation and continuous improvement activities
• Support systems implementation, rollout and adoption programmes
• Improve vendor master data and workflow effectiveness
• Manage project risks, dependencies and delivery timelines
• Support shared services transformation and transition programmes

Why you're a great fit

• You do not need to be a qualified accountant for this role. Experience delivering change, improving processes and driving operational performance is far more important than formal accounting qualifications.
• You've worked within Source-to-Pay, Accounts Payable, procurement, shared services, finance operations or a similar transformation environment.
• You have experience delivering process improvement, transformation or operational change projects.
• You're comfortable working with stakeholders across multiple functions, teams and locations.
• You've supported systems implementations, process redesign or automation initiatives.
• You can identify opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen controls and simplify ways of working.
• You take ownership, manage priorities effectively and deliver results in a changing environment.
• You're interested in technology, automation and continuous improvement.
• You enjoy solving problems, influencing others and helping organisations operate more effectively.

What you'll get in return

As Finance Transformation Manager, you'll join a business that is investing in its people, technology and future growth. You'll have the opportunity to work on high-profile international transformation programmes while developing your career within a large and complex organisation.

• Salary of £70,000 - £80,000
• 17.5% annual bonus
• Hybrid working, typically 2-3 days in the office
• International exposure across multiple markets
• Involvement in large-scale transformation programmes
• Strong long-term career development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working culture

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.

Finance Transformation Manager 

Why join our client

Our client is a large international organisation undertaking a significant finance transformation programme designed to simplify processes, strengthen controls, and create a scalable finance function for the future.

This is an opportunity for a Finance Transformation Manager who enjoys using their finance expertise to drive meaningful change. Based within a collaborative and supportive environment, you'll work alongside senior finance leaders, operational teams, and technology specialists to improve how finance operates across multiple countries.

If you're looking to move beyond traditional reporting responsibilities while remaining close to the numbers, this Finance Transformation Manager role offers the chance to influence transformation at scale.

How you'll make an impact

As Finance Transformation Manager, you will:

• Lead finance transformation initiatives across multiple international markets
• Review and improve finance processes to increase efficiency and consistency
• Support Record-to-Report and Budget-to-Report process improvements
• Strengthen financial controls and governance frameworks
• Identify and deliver automation opportunities across finance activities
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions
• Support ERP and wider digital transformation programmes
• Improve month-end close processes and reporting effectiveness
• Drive process standardisation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Help shape future-state finance operating models

Why you're a great fit

You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong finance experience and a passion for improving how finance teams operate.

• Strong background in management accounting, finance operations or shared services
• Experience improving finance processes, controls and ways of working
• Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills
• Experience working within complex or international organisations
• Knowledge of month-end close, journals, management accounts and finance controls
• Experience delivering transformation, automation or systems improvement initiatives
• Ability to combine finance expertise with process improvement thinking
• Exposure to ERP implementation or optimisation programmes would be beneficial
• Experience supporting large-scale finance transformation projects would be advantageous

What you'll get in return

As Finance Transformation Manager, you'll join an organisation committed to continuous improvement, collaboration and long-term development.

You'll also benefit from:

• Salary of £70,000 - £80,000
• 17.5% annual bonus
• Hybrid working, typically 2-3 days in the office
• International exposure across multiple markets
• Involvement in large-scale transformation programmes
• Strong long-term career development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working culture

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.

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.