Office Finance Manager

• Monthly/annual/quarterly/statutory reporting for a number of special purpose vehicles or similar entities as well as a wide spectrum of other finance related tasks for family members;
• Working closely with the Property Director, undertaking the financial management of the commercial property portfolio, such as enforcing lease terms and liaising with tenants;
• Dealing with mainly small volume, high value transactions for rents and inter-company charges etc.
• Collating management information to assist Directors in making informed decisions regarding investments;
• Supporting the Chairman on confidential corporate and personal matters;
• Managing a variety of operational issues as and when required; and
• Liaising with external advisors such as lawyers, accountants, bankers, and auditors

The successful candidate will have
• Ideally degree educated and a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA). As a guide only a minimum of five years’ post qualification experience (candidates outside this range will be considered) acquired within a family office, a small/medium sized firm of chartered accountants, property related company, or another closely aligned institution;
• A thorough grounding dealing with accounts production and related bookkeeping activities for SMEs;
• A good understanding of commercial property as an asset class;
• An inquisitive outlook that lends itself to dealing with an array of complex matters some of which fall outside a pure accounting context;
• A resourceful and versatile individual with a willingness to learn and embrace any new or unfamiliar matters as the role and family office evolves;
• A self-starter, resilient, loyal, hands-on, down-to-earth with a strong sense of client confidentiality and impeccable ethical and professional values;
• A keen sense of the HNW mindset combined with an instinctive understanding of family and business issues that are germane to the operation of a family office; and