Senior Accountant
Hybrid working, 2 days in Central London office
£45,000 - £60,000 + benefits
The Company
The owner of multiple high-profile consumer brands has continued to expand across markets and territories year-on-year which has led to the expansion of the family office. New licencing and marketing contracts across the world have created the need for a finalist or qualified Senior Accountant to support the Head of Finance in the day to day running of the family office.
Key Responsibilities of the Senior Accountant
· Setting up cash payments, cashflow planning & forecasting, expenditure management
· Preparation of month-end management accounts for review
· Supporting the preparation of statutory accounts
· VAT, Income & Corporation Tax returns
· Payroll, pension & expense claim management
· Day to day bookkeeping & management & financial accounting including transactions, reconciliations & journals
· Monitoring trademark registration & renewal
· Tracking & renewing insurance policies
· Monitoring & review of fixed & business assets
· Providing commercial support for the evaluation of current & future licensing & sponsorship deals
· Liaison with professional advisors, household staff & business suppliers to resolve business & management issues including IT, Utilities, Vehicle Fleets & Communications
Skills & Attributes of the Senior Accountant
· Experience of working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment is essential
· Previous exposure to consumer-based businesses such as cosmetics, fashion or media would be advantageous
· Working knowledge of Xero would be beneficial but can be taught
· Calm and professional approach
· Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
· Gravitas to handle highly sensitive and confidential matters in a discreet and conscientious manner
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Applications can only be considered from those eligible to live & work in the UK without restriction.
Harcourt Matthews is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Our divisions include: Legal Operations (Legal Tech and Legal Project Management, LPM, Operations Project Managers, Change, Innovation and Process Improvement); Accounting & Finance (Part and fully qualified Accountants); Pricing & Strategy; Pfi/PPP & FM.
Harcourt Matthews is committed to diversity and inclusion. We value and encourage applications from all ethnicities and welcome everyone regardless of social background, disability, gender identity, and orientation. Diversity benefits us all and challenges our assumptions.
Keywords: family office, UHNWI, management accounts, bookkeeping, VAT returns, budget, cashflow
Ref: BHJOB3543_6051