An established company has a fantastic opportunity to join their team as a Finance Director. The Finance Director role involves overseeing the financial affairs of a private family office, supporting a high-net-worth individual and associated business and personal interests. This role requires strong technical expertise, discretion, and the ability to manage a broad range of financial, tax, and administrative responsibilities across personal, corporate, and trust structures whilst being supported by a full-time assistant and a network of professional advisers.
*Salary: £60,000 (£150,000 pro rata)
*Two days per week
*Office based
Finance Director duties:
*Overseeing all accounting and tax requirements for a small group of companies and personal structures
*Managing cash balances and liquidity planning to ensure ongoing expenditure is fully supported
*Monitoring and controlling household and corporate expenditure, providing regular updates to the principal
*Leading personal tax compliance for family members and associated trusts
*Managing interactions with HMRC, including handling enquiries and correspondence
*Coordinating with external tax advisers to ensure accurate and timely filings across all entities
*Overseeing payroll for household staff
*Overseeing HR matters relating to household employees, including contracts, compliance, and general administration
*Maintaining oversight of a substantial asset base including properties and vehicles
*Ensuring all assets are appropriately insured and that policies are regularly reviewed and updated
*Managing relationships with professional advisers including bankers, solicitors, accountants, and investment advisers
*Acting as a central point of coordination across all advisers to ensure joined-up advice and execution
*Acting as a point of contact for household staff, gardeners, and contractors regarding property maintenance and refurbishment projects
*Overseeing budgets, approvals, and payment processes for residential property works and ongoing upkeep
Finance Director required skills/competencies:
*Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
*Significant experience in a family office, private client environment, or senior finance role with exposure to complex personal and corporate structures
*Strong technical knowledge of UK personal tax, trusts, and small company accounting
*Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence dealing with senior advisers and household stakeholders
Apply today!