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Citadel Source

Location:
United Kingdom, Bristol

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

55000.00 - 65000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

Citadel Source is delighted to be partnering with INSPHERE on a newly created Financial Controller role, reporting directly to the CEO. INSPHERE is a small but ambitious company developing innovative robotic and automation technologies that help high-value manufacturers work with greater accuracy and efficiency. Based at the Bristol & Bath Science Park, it’s a close-knit, collaborative team of specialists with an excellent culture. The business is growing steadily and entering an exciting stage in its journey, with international expansion and new product development on the horizon. Reporting to the CEO, the Financial Controller is a “number 1” role, taking full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the finance function. It’s a hands-on position requiring strong cash management and accurate financial reporting. This role would suit an experienced, proactive accountant seeking ownership within a dynamic SME environment.

Job Responsibility:

Taking ownership of all financial control and reporting within the business
Preparing budgets, financial forecasts and variance analysis, including Balance Sheet, P&L and cashflow projections
Producing timely monthly management accounts for the Board and investors
Coordinating the year-end close process and supporting the external audit
Managing day-to-day bookkeeping and ensuring all accounts are reconciled monthly
Processing stock movements and cost-of-sale calculations
Overseeing payroll processes and liaising with the external payroll provider
Managing accounts payable and receivable activities
Handling financial elements of grant-funded R&D projects
Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and researching technical issues where required
Managing HMRC reporting, submissions and tax compliance
Developing and maintaining finance processes, policies and internal controls
Supporting gross margin analysis and the financial assessment of revenue models

Requirements:

Qualified accountant
Experience gained from either practice or industry
Good grounding in accounts preparation, forecasting and variance analysis
Ability to work independently
Ability to give confidence in the numbers
Ability to take ownership of the full finance function

What we offer:

25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Company pension scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Hybrid working (typically 2 days per week in the office)
Flexible core hours to support work-life balance
A friendly, collaborative and forward-thinking team culture

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Job Posted:
December 07, 2025

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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