Management Accountant/Bookkeeper

Knightsbridge Recruitment - Angela Mortimer Plc Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Family Office in Holland Park, Central London, is seeking a Management Accountant/Bookkeeper for hybrid work (3 days on-site, 2 days remote). Salary £45,000–£60,000 DOE. The role covers three entities with day-to-day bookkeeping, monthly management accounts, VAT returns, and close support to the CFO.

Ideal candidates have hands-on bookkeeping and management accounting experience, strong Xero skills, and a discreet, professional approach to confidential information.

Qualifications

• Experience as Bookkeeper or Management Accountant in a private or family office environment.
• Proven ability to manage accounts independently and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience with VAT returns and Making Tax Digital (MTD).
• Strong knowledge of Xero is essential.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping for three entities.
• Record approx. 100–200 transactions monthly.
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations and manage payments.
• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns per MTD requirements.
• Support CFO with accounting, reporting and finance projects.
• Maintain high standards of financial accuracy and discretion.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Xero

Management accounting

VAT

Autonomy

Confidentiality

Education

AAT/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Management Accountant / Bookkeeper req in Holland Park, Central London

Hybrid – 3 days private family office / 2 days remote

£45,000–£60,000 per annum, DOE

A prestigious private Family Office is looking to appoint an experienced Management Accountant/ Bookkeeper to join its small and highly trusted private office.

The successful candidate will provide hands‑on financial support to a business associated with one of the principals. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working in a close‑knit environment and is comfortable taking ownership of day-to-day accounting responsibilities.

The role will suit an experienced Senior Bookkeeper or Management Accountant with strong technical bookkeeping skills, sound commercial awareness and a high degree of professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of the day-to‑day bookkeeping for three entities.
• Accurately record and process approximately 100–200 financial transactions each month.
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations and manage payment processes.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns, ensuring full compliance with Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements.
• Support the CFO with additional accounting, reporting and finance-related projects as required.
• Maintain high standards of financial accuracy, organisation and confidentiality across all areas of the role.

We are seeking an experienced finance professional who can work confidently and independently within a small private office environment.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Bookkeeper, Management Accountant or similar finance position.
• Experience working within a Family Office or similarly private and confidential environment would be advantageous.
• Strong bookkeeping experience and a proven ability to manage accounts independently.
• Practical experience preparing monthly management accounts.
• Experience with VAT marginal relief.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero – essential.
• AAT, ACCA or equivalent qualification would be desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to financial administration.
• A professional, reliable and discreet manner, with the highest standards of confidentiality.
• The ability to manage priorities effectively and work autonomously while supporting senior stakeholders when required.