Group Financial Controller

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company based in Preston is seeking an experienced Accountant for a unique role combining private and commercial financial management. This position involves overseeing the finances for a high-net-worth individual and a boutique hospitality group, demanding strong discretion and accounting skills. The role offers an opportunity for direct engagement with executive leadership, supporting both personal and commercial financial operations effectively.

Qualifications

• Strong bookkeeping and management accounting skills required.
• High level of discretion and professionalism necessary.
• Proactive, organised, and able to work independently expected.

Responsibilities

• Manage all day-to-day financial operations for high-net-worth individuals.
• Oversee accurate management accounts and daily reporting across hospitality assets.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and manage relationships with banks and advisors.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Management accounting

Discretion

Organisational skills

Job description

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Client:

Smyth & Co Executive Search

Location:

preston, lancashire, 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.