Personal Accountant

Accountable Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial consultancy based in the UK is seeking a Private Wealth Accountant to oversee a high-profile CEO's personal and business interests. This role involves managing diverse financial operations, including accounts for a manufacturing business and hotel ventures. Ideal candidates are ACA or ACCA qualified accountants with strong practice and in-house experience. The position offers a competitive salary between £75,000 and £90,000 and the opportunity to work flexibly and influence multiple business developments.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Autonomy in a fast-paced environment

Impactful role with high-profile clients

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualifications (ACA or ACCA).
• Mid-tier practice experience, ideally with owner-managed firms.
• Experience managing finances across various sectors.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CEO's personal and business financial affairs.
• Oversight of financial operations across multiple businesses.
• Preparation of management accounts and financial statements.
• Liaison with auditors, tax advisors, and banks.
• Manage cash flow and investment analysis.
• Prepare forecasts and budgets to support growth.
• Improve financial processes across entities.
• Provide financial analysis for strategic decision-making.

Skills

ACA or ACCA qualified

Strong background in practice

Broad financial management experience

Ability to work closely with entrepreneurs

Commercially astute problem-solving

Excellent organisational skills

Job description

Private Wealth Accountant

Leeds (with regular travel to Manchester and Warrington)

£75,0000 - £90,000 + bonus

Flexible / Remote role

The Opportunity :

We are supporting a high-net-worth individual in the recruitment of a Private Wealth Accountant to oversee their personal and business interests. This is a unique opportunity to manage the finances of a diverse portfolio, including a manufacturing business, hotel ventures, and other ad-hoc private entities, while working directly with the CEO.

This role is ideal for a qualified accountant who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment, enjoys variety, and is motivated by the opportunity to influence the growth and development of multiple businesses.

Key Responsibilities :

• Full management of the CEOs private accounts and financial affairs
• Oversight of financial operations across multiple businesses, including a manufacturing company and leisure companies
• Preparation of management accounts, reporting packs, and financial statements
• Liaising with external auditors, tax advisors, and banks as required
• Managing cashflow, WIP, and investment analysis across the group of entitiesi
• Preparing budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support business growth
• Implementing and improving financial processes and controls across entities
• Providing ad-hoc financial analysis to support the CEO in strategic decision-making
• Travelling regularly to Manchester and Warrington sites to support business operations

What We're Looking For :

• ACA or ACCA qualified accountant
• Strong background in practice (mid-tier experience preferred), combined with in-house experience within an owner-managed SME environment
• Broad financial management experience, ideally across multiple entities / sectors
• Ability to work closely with entrepreneurs and adapt to a fast‑paced, changing environment
• Commercially astute with strong problem‑solving skills and the confidence to advise at senior level
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities across businesses

What's on Offer :

• A unique opportunity to work directly with a high‑profile CEO and be involved in both private and business affairs
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of businesses with real influence over growth and development
• Entrepreneurial working environment with plenty of autonomy
• Competitive salary package reflective of experience

This is the perfect role for a qualified accountant who wants to step away from traditional practice and play a key part in managing and growing a high-profile entrepreneurial portfolio.