Family Office Accountant (London) Six Fig Package recruitment

Based in London, this multi family office looks after the interests of a small number of European families. As well as undertaking financial related activities for the families, the firm also provides concierge services. Increasingly, there is also a need to advise on philanthropic related activities of the families particularly in relation to the establishment of foundations and charitable trusts.

This is a new role which has been created to address the increasing requirements of the family office and the successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of tax and financial related services.

You will be involved in all operational aspects of the family office including strategic planning, implementation of internal policies, estate succession planning, project management and financial/management reporting. Specifically, an individual with the following skill set/qualities is sought:-

* An impressive pedigree in terms of education, professional qualification(s) and the profile of firm(s) for which he/she has worked in career to-date.
* Your professional experience will have been acquired within a private client context whether that is a firm of chartered accountants, a law firm, a single/multi family office, a private bank or perhaps a wealth manager.
* A professional qualification is a must. It is likely that you will possess an accountancy qualification (i.e. ACA/ACCA and/or CTA) or be a numerate private client solicitor.
* Within a technical context, an international tax orientation with experience of tax advisory/wealth planning/structuring relating to UK resident non-domiciled individuals including experience of structuring for high net worth individuals through the utilisation of offshore trusts and associated vehicles. Exposure to remittance basis planning would be useful.
* Demonstrably client facing in his/her demeanour and first class communication skills. The individual will be working closely with the families and they much have confidence in him/her. The individual should possess the innate ability to become a trusted advisor.

The position benefits from a six figure package.