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Job Title


Group Financial Controller


Company : Smyth & Co Executive Search


Location : Upper Wolvercote, South East


Created : 2025-06-17


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Smyth & Co are seeking a highly discreet, detail-oriented, and self-sufficient Accountant to take full responsibility for the financial management of both a Private Office and a boutique Hospitality Group.Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.This unique role reports directly to the Group CFO and is supported by two part-time accounts assistants.Key Responsibilities: Private Office (Individual/Real Estate) You will manage all day-to-day financial operations for a high-net-worth individual and their UK property portfolio.This includes: Maintaining accurate accounting records across all personal and property-related expenses.Managing payments, direct debits, payroll, and service provider contracts.Producing detailed monthly spend reports within 10 business days of month-end.Reconciling bank accounts, forecasting cash flow, and managing relationships with banks, insurers, and tax advisors.Liaising with household staff and the Executive Assistant to ensure smooth financial operations and cost-effective services.Hospitality Group (Two Hotels, Restaurants, Short Stay, and Commercial Units) You will oversee accurate management accounts and daily reporting across multiple hospitality assets, including: Two boutique hotels and restaurants.An eight-bedroom short stay property.Two small commercial units.This part of the role is supported by a part-time accounts assistant and involves maintaining timely, accurate financial reporting and operational insights.What Were Looking For: Strong bookkeeping and management accounting skills.High level of discretion and professionalism.Proactive, organised, and able to work independently.Experience working with high-net-worth individuals and/or hospitality businesses is a plus.This is a rare opportunity to combine private and commercial accounting in a single, autonomous role with direct access to executive leadership.Location: Hybrid Reporting to: Group CFO