Part-Time Accountant – Family Office, London

Agreus; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A family office based in Mayfair is seeking a reliable part-time accountant to oversee financial operations. Responsibilities include bookkeeping, budgeting, invoicing, VAT returns, and liaising with advisers. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail and experience in similar environments. Flexibility in work hours is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in small company or family office environments preferred.
• Comfortable working independently and liaising with external professionals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions using accounting software.
• Assist in preparing annual budgets and track actual spend against budget.
• Raise service fee invoices and manage related receivables.
• Prepare or coordinate preparation of year-end statutory accounts.
• Compile and submit quarterly VAT returns, ensuring compliance with deadlines.
• Liaise with international advisers for overseas regulatory filings.
• Set up and process basic payments on behalf of the company.
• Support basic Know Your Customer processes for new counterparties.
• Provide general support on other financial matters.

Skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Proactive attitude

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Part-Time Accountant – Family Office, London

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented part-time accountant to support the day-to-day financial operations of a small, friendly family office based in Mayfair. The role offers flexibility and variety, working closely with a small team and external advisers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Bookkeeping: Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions using appropriate accounting software.
• Budgeting & Monitoring: Assist in preparing annual budgets and track actual spend against budget, flagging variances.
• Invoicing: Raise service fee invoices and manage related receivables.
• Statutory Accounts: Prepare or coordinate preparation of year-end statutory accounts with external accountants.
• VAT Returns: Compile and submit quarterly VAT returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC deadlines.
• Overseas Filings: Liaise with international advisers to ensure timely completion of overseas regulatory filings.
• Payments: Set up and process basic payments on behalf of the company and the principal, ensuring appropriate authorisation.
• KYC Checks: Support basic Know Your Customer processes for new counterparties and service providers.
• Ad Hoc Finance Tasks: Provide general support on other financial matters as needed, including simple analysis or documentation.

Profile:

• Strong attention to detail, discretion, and a proactive attitude
• Experience in small company or family office environments preferred
• Comfortable working independently and liaising with external professionals

To apply, please send a copy of your latest CV to [e-mail]