Financial Accountant in Avon, Bristol

Citadel Source are delighted to be supporting a fast-growing, private equity-backed business in recruiting a Financial Accountant . This is a key role within a high-performing finance team, helping to scale and professionalise the finance function. The role The Financial Accountant will play a critical role in delivering accurate financial reporting, strong controls, and audit-ready outputs in a private equity-backed environment. You will work closely with senior finance leadership and operational teams, taking ownership of core accounting processes while supporting commercial decision-making. This role suits a technically strong accountant who thrives under high expectations, enjoys detail-focused work, and values being part of a high-performing finance team. As a Financial Accountant, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Own the month-end close process and deliver accurate management accounts to tight deadlines Prepare month-end journals and balance sheet reconciliations Produce statutory accounts and manage the year-end audit process Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax, and regulatory requirements Prepare information for corporation tax returns and manage payments on account Prepare and review VAT returns; liaise with external advisors Support budgeting, forecasting, and private equity reporting requirements Partner with operational and commercial teams to provide financial insight and challenge Identify and implement process and control improvements Support finance system enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives Manage the transactional finance team What the client is looking for ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or finalist with strong experience) Proven experience in a practice or similar role Strong technical accounting and statutory reporting knowledge Comfortable analysing data, with strong Excel skills Able to work to pace and manage competing deadlines Commercially aware, proactive, and detail-focused Strong communicator, confident, engaging with all levels of the business Experience within a private equity-backed, high-growth, or highly commercial environment preferred What the client offers Competitive salary of up to £55,000 per annum Hybrid working – office & home-based flexibility Opportunity to work within a high-performing finance team Exposure to senior leadership and private equity stakeholders Role with genuine impact in a growing, private equity-backed business Sound like a good fit? For more information on this exciting opportunity, please apply or reach out to Jesse Howes at Citadel Source .