Group Financial Controller

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm is seeking a Group Financial Controller responsible for managing financial operations for both a private office and a boutique hospitality group. This role requires strong bookkeeping skills, discretion, and the ability to work independently. The candidate will manage accounting records, oversee financial reporting, and liaise with household staff to ensure smooth operations, providing a unique opportunity to blend private and commercial accounting.

Qualifications

• Strong bookkeeping and management accounting skills.
• Experience with high-net-worth individuals or hospitality businesses is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial operations for a high-net-worth individual.
• Oversee financial reporting across multiple hospitality assets.
• Maintain timely, accurate financial reporting and operational insights.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Management accounting

Discretion

Organisational skills

Job description

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Group Financial Controller, leeds, west yorkshire

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Client:

Smyth & Co Executive Search

Location:

leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

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.