Group Financial Controller

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Group Financial Controller in Watford. This unique role requires managing financial operations for a high-net-worth individual and hospitality assets. The successful candidate will ensure precise accounting, and cash flow management, and provide detailed reporting directly to the Group CFO. Ideal for professionals with strong bookkeeping skills and discretion, this position combines private and commercial accounting responsibilities with executive access.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage all day-to-day financial operations for a high-net-worth individual.
• Oversee accurate management accounts and daily reporting across multiple hospitality assets.
• Maintain accurate accounting records across all personal and property-related expenses.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Management Accounting

Discretion

Organisational

Independence

Job description

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Group Financial Controller, watford, hertfordshire

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Client:

Smyth & Co Executive Search

Location:

watford, hertfordshire, 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.