Accountant

A Family Office is hiring for a qualified Accountant. The successful candidate will be responsible for the book-keeping and accounting of the global investment portfolio and will oversee the cash flows within a wide range of business and family interests. They will provide the Finance Director with clarity on all financial matters related to the Family Office so that assets are managed in the most efficient and appropriate way.

Specific duties and responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of global asset portfolio reporting, comprising property, business shares, and other investments. Monthly analysis of performance and provision of executive summary reporting
• Assisting Finance Director with tax matters for the preparation of the family’s personal tax returns and monitoring of residency status/ties (e.g. reviewing travel tracker)
• Assisting with the drafting of legal documents (e.g. staff contracts and NDAs), completing KYC and other requirements
• Assistance and liaison with audit and tax advisors, including reviewing personal tax returns under a possible non-dom / non-UK resident tax status
• Assist Finance Director with banks and management of all bank accounts
• Cash flow forecasting and analysis of living expenses and household running costs
• Oversight of a wider range of family interests, including execution and management of capital expenditure, household expenses, payroll and third-party transactions
• Ad hoc tasks as required

Specific duties and responsibilities will include:

• Ensure open communication with Finance Director and supporting individuals at various entities to enable smooth month end and annual reporting, and timely resolution of issues
• Preparation of monthly accounts and supporting reconciliations including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow Statement
• Assisting with the preparation of annual budgets
• Responsible for liaising with vendors and ensuring the timely and accurate payment of invoices, as well as the proper recordation within the accounting system

If you would like to find out more about the role, please send a (preferably Word) copy of your latest CV