Accountant - Family Office in London

Accountant - Family Office in London

London Part-Time 36000 - 54000 Β£ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage finances for a family office, including bookkeeping and payroll.
  • Company: Privately owned family office with a portfolio in hospitality.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible part-time hours, and hands-on experience.
  • Other info: Perfect for those seeking a varied role in a supportive environment.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in the hospitality sector.
  • Qualifications: Strong bookkeeping and payroll experience, ideally with Xero.

The predicted salary is between 36000 - 54000 Β£ per year.

  • Title: Part-Time Family Office Accountant/Bookkeeper
  • Salary: Β£40k - Β£60k (Full Time Equivalent) to be pro-rated for 2–3 days per week

Our client is a privately owned family office with a portfolio of hotel and hospitality businesses.

They are looking to appoint an experienced Part-Time Accountant/Bookkeeper to support the day-to-day finance function across the group.

This is a hands-on role covering bookkeeping, payroll, invoice processing and month-end support, working closely with the wider business and external advisers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process purchase and sales invoices across the group.
  • Maintain accurate bookkeeping records and ensure transactions are correctly recorded.
  • Manage supplier payments, reconciliations and general accounts payable duties.
  • Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Assist with month-end processes, including preparation of monthly P&L information.
  • Maintain the accounting records on Xero.
  • Process payroll accurately and on time, including starters, leavers, deductions and payroll adjustments.
  • Manage payroll-related administration, including pension contributions and statutory payments.
  • Assist with VAT and other routine finance and compliance requirements.
  • Liaise with hotel and hospitality operations teams regarding invoices, expenses and financial information.
  • Support the family office with ad hoc finance and bookkeeping requirements.
  • Candidate Requirements
  • Strong bookkeeping experience, ideally within a multi-entity environment.
  • Previous payroll experience is essential.
  • Confident using Xero.
  • Experience with invoice processing, reconciliations and month-end reporting.
  • Comfortable preparing or assisting with monthly P&L information.
  • Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
  • Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
  • Experience within hotels, hospitality, family offices or owner-managed businesses would be advantageous.
  • Comfortable working independently in a hands-on finance role.

This is a part-time position working 2–3 days per week and would suit an experienced bookkeeper looking for a varied role within a privately owned hospitality group

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