Accountant for Private Family Office

About the role

This position supports a private family office in Central London, providing full‑cycle accounting across multiple entities. The role is full‑time, hybrid (four days onsite, one day remote), and offers a competitive hourly rate.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records using Xero and Sage 50 for several entities.
• Perform weekly and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Process supplier and sales invoices, ensuring correct posting and reconciliation.
• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable ledgers.
• Reconcile company and family credit‑card statements with proper expense coding.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with HMRC regulations.
• Assist with monthly expense reporting, annual budgeting, and forecasts.
• Support month‑end and year‑end close processes, including fixed‑asset register maintenance.
• Liaise with auditors, external accountants, and banks, providing required documentation.
• Maintain confidential filing systems and provide ad‑hoc financial support to the team.

Required profile

• Proven experience as an accountant, preferably within a high‑net‑worth or family‑office environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Professional discretion when handling confidential information.

Required skills

• Xero accounting software
• Sage 50 accounting software
• Bank reconciliation
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Invoice processing
• Month‑end and year‑end close procedures
• Double‑entry bookkeeping principles

What we offer

• Discretionary performance bonus paid bi‑annually
• Private medical insurance