Financial Controller- Family Office

Ecruit; City Of London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Single-Family Office in London is seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to manage financial reporting, compliance, and investment valuations. The ideal candidate will possess an ACA qualification and at least ten years of experience in accounting. This role offers exposure to high-value investment portfolios and a flexible working pattern, providing a unique opportunity to influence at the highest level within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Support in pursuing professional qualifications

Flexible working pattern

High-visibility role directly supporting family principals

Qualifications

• Qualified chartered accountant with at least ten years' experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK compliance and tax systems.
• Hands-on experience in valuing and accounting for investments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end financial reporting with complete accuracy.
• Prepare year-end accounts and schedules including investment valuations.
• Support and coordinate the audit process, liaising with external auditors.

Skills

Financial reporting

Investment valuations

Tax compliance and regulatory filings

Complex Excel analysis

Discretion and professionalism

Education

Full ACA qualification

Job description

Overview

Reference: FC London UK

Salary: £85,000 - £110,000/annum + Benefits

Job Location: United Kingdom – England – Greater London – London

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: 26 November 2025

Financial Controller - £85k-£110k FTE- London

The Role

Are you a fully qualified chartered accountant with at least ten years' experience and a passion for real number crunching?

About our company

Our client, a well‑established Single‑Family Office managing a significant investment portfolio from its Blackfriars office, is seeking a hands‑on Financial Controller to join its small, collaborative team.

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of financial control, reporting and investment valuations in a high‑net‑worth environment where technical expertise, precision and proactive insight make a real impact. The ideal candidate will bring a background in practice with experience working with private clients and will be comfortable managing complex accounting and compliance requirements with discretion, autonomy and professionalism.

You'll be trusted to lead financial reporting and controls, reporting to the Finance Director and advising directly at Board level.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end financial reporting with complete accuracy
• Prepare year-end accounts, trial balances and schedules, including investment valuations
• Support and coordinate the audit process, liaising with external auditors and resolving queries
• Oversee tax compliance and regulatory filings (Companies House, HMRC)
• Handle complex investment valuations, bringing clear insights to the table
• Ensure compliance with HMRC and Companies House obligations, including Corporation Tax, P11Ds, payroll and statutory filings
• Maintain rigorous financial controls and respond swiftly to evolving business needs

The person

• Full ACA qualification and a solid audit/practice background
• Strong technical knowledge of UK compliance and tax systems, with comfort in investment valuations and complex Excel analysis
• Hands‑on experience in valuing and accounting for investments (not property)
• The ability to cut through complexity and present clear financial thinking
• Pragmatic, detail‑oriented and discreet with the ability to adapt to a small, loyal and trusted team environment
• Full time or 4 days per week considered

The Benefits

• High-visibility role directly supporting the family principals
• Broad, challenging remit with real decision‑making influence
• Exposure to high‑value investment portfolios, complex transactions and hands‑on accounting work
• Support in pursuing professional qualifications, if required
• Flexible working pattern
• A stable, respected company with a long‑term perspective

What's next

If you're a sharp, technically strong accountant looking for a role where you'll be trusted and involved at the highest level, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and a short covering note.