Finance Manager, Private Family Office, London W11, £70-£80k gpa

Holland Park | Monday – Friday, 9:30–5:30 | Hybrid (min. 3 days in office)
A well-established private family office is looking for a Finance Manager to take ownership of financial operations across a diverse portfolio of entities, including a grant-making charitable company distributing £20–25 million annually and a start-up fashion business.
This is a hands-on role spanning bookkeeping, management accounts, payroll, tax compliance and audit preparation. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating across the full finance function, from day-to-day transaction processing through to supporting external advisers at year end, and will report to the Chief of Staff and Principals.
Key responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate financial records and bookkeeping across all entities

  • Prepare management accounts and internal financial reports for the Principals

  • Manage banking relationships, cash flow monitoring and payment processing

  • Prepare and submit VAT returns and manage PAYE and payroll

  • Administer workplace pension schemes

  • Oversee tax compliance and coordinate the annual audit process, liaising with external advisers

  • Support financial controller responsibilities across the associated companies


Requirements
The successful candidate will hold a recognised accounting qualification and have relevant post-qualification experience, ideally gained in practice with some exposure to private clients or family offices. You will be a self-starter who is equally comfortable with detailed bookkeeping and with preparing entities for audit. Family office experience is not required but would be an advantage.
Strong attention to detail, good communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities are all essential. You will be joining a small, professional team and need to work collaboratively as well as independently.

Compensation and benefits

  • Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 gpa

  • Employer pension contribution: 7%

  • Private medical insurance (BUPA)

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas closure

  • Discretionary annual bonus

  • Hybrid working (minimum 3 days per week in the office)

Job ref: SB2378

Nick Dawson