Group Financial Controller

JR United Kingdom; Belfast; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise dynamique recherche un comptable discret et compétent pour prendre en charge la gestion financière d'un bureau privé et d'un groupe d'hospitalité. Ce rôle implique la supervision de la comptabilité pour un portefeuille de biens et des opérations hôtelières, avec des responsabilités significatives pour garantir un reporting précis et efficace. Une expérience dans le domaine de l'hospitalité ou avec des clients fortunés serait un atout précieux.

Qualifications

• Expérience en comptabilité et gestion d'actifs.
• Capacité à travailler de manière proactive et autonome.
• Professionnalisme élevé avec une attention au détail.

Responsibilities

• Gérer les opérations financières quotidiennes pour un particulier et son portefeuille immobilier.
• Produire des rapports mensuels de dépenses et maintenir l'exactitude des opérations.
• Surveiller les comptes de banque et gérer les relations avec les conseillers fiscaux.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Management Accounting

Discretion

Organisational Skills

Independence

Job description

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Smyth & Co are seeking a highly discreet, detail-oriented, and self-sufficient Accountant to take full responsibility for the financial management of both a Private Office and a boutique Hospitality Group. This unique role reports directly to the Group CFO and is supported by two part-time accounts assistants.

Key Responsibilities:

You will manage all day-to-day financial operations for a high-net-worth individual and their UK property portfolio. This includes:

• Maintaining accurate accounting records across all personal and property-related expenses.
• Managing payments, direct debits, payroll, and service provider contracts.
• Producing detailed monthly spend reports within 10 business days of month-end.
• Reconciling bank accounts, forecasting cash flow, and managing relationships with banks, insurers, and tax advisors.
• Liaising with household staff and the Executive Assistant to ensure smooth financial operations and cost-effective services.

Hospitality Group (Two Hotels, Restaurants, Short Stay, and Commercial Units)

You will oversee accurate management accounts and daily reporting across multiple hospitality assets, including:

• Two boutique hotels and restaurants.
• Two small commercial units.

This part of the role is supported by a part-time accounts assistant and involves maintaining timely, accurate financial reporting and operational insights.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong bookkeeping and management accounting skills.
• High level of discretion and professionalism.
• Proactive, organised, and able to work independently.
• Experience working with high-net-worth individuals and/or hospitality businesses is a plus.

This is a rare opportunity to combine private and commercial accounting in a single, autonomous role with direct access to executive leadership.