Accountant

Job Type: Temporary – PermanentAnnual Salary: £55,000- £65,000 equivalentLocation: Central LondonFull-time, 4 days in the office, Monday – Thursday, Fridays’ remote (9.30 – 6pm)

I have partnered with a private family office who are looking to hire an experienced Accountant ideally with proven experience in a high-net worth, private family office setting.

This role requires proficiency in Xero & ideally Sage 50 with a keen eye for detail, adaptability and strong accounting fundamentals.

Day-to-day of the role:

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• Maintain accurate accounting records using Xero & Sage 50 across multiple entities.
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• Conduct weekly and monthly bank reconciliations for various accounts.
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• Manage supplier invoices, ensuring timely and accurate postings in the accounting system.
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• Handle sales invoices, including raising, posting, and reconciling them as required.
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• Process both debtor and creditor invoices, maintaining precise Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable ledgers.
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• Reconcile and manage company/family credit card statements with correct expense coding.
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• Prepare and process payments including supplier payments and employee expense reimbursements.
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• Allocate receipts and payments against customer and supplier accounts accurately.
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• Monitor outstanding balances and assist in resolving account queries.
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• Prepare and submit VAT returns in compliance with HMRC regulations.
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• Assist in monthly expense reporting and the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
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• Support month-end and year-end close processes ensuring completeness and accuracy of records.
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• Maintain fixed asset registers and liaise with banks regarding account management.
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• Serve as a point of contact for external stakeholders like auditors and accountants, providing necessary financial information and documentation.
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• Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts and annual audits.
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• Maintain systematic filing of financial records and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.
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• Provide administrative and financial support to the Family Office team and undertake ad hoc duties as needed.
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Required Skills & Qualifications:

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• Proficient in using Xero and ideally Sage 50 Accounting Software.
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• Strong experience in bank reconciliations, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, invoice processing, and month-end procedures.
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• Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping principles.
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• Experience in managing multiple entities is desirable.
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• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working independently and within a team.
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• Professional and discreet, adept at handling confidential information.
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Benefits:

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• Discretionary performance bonus paid bi-annually.
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• Private Medical Insurance.
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• Income Protection Insurance.
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• Employer pension contribution.
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• 25 days' annual leave plus UK bank holidays.
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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced bookkeeper looking to work within a dynamic and professional family office, where no two days are the same and where attention to detail, confidentiality, and teamwork are highly valued.