Group Financial Controller

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Une société de services financiers recherche un comptable hautement discret et autonome pour gérer la comptabilité d'un bureau privé et d'un groupe d'hospitalité. Vous serez responsable de l'ensemble des opérations financières, incluant la gestion de portefeuille et la production de rapports détaillés. Ce rôle unique vous offre une opportunité rare de travailler directement avec une direction exécutive tout en gérant des comptes personnels et commerciaux.

Qualifications

• Expérience en comptabilité et gestion financière.
• Travail avec des clients fortunés et/ou des entreprises d'hospitalité est un plus.
• Capacité à travailler de manière autonome et à gérer les opérations financières.

Responsibilities

• Gérer les opérations financières au jour le jour pour un client riche.
• Produire des rapports de dépenses mensuels et gérer des comptes bancaires.
• Superviser la comptabilité des actifs hôteliers.

Skills

Comptabilité

Gestion financière

Discrétion

Organisation

Proactivité

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.