Overview

Finance & Accounts Private Manager – UHNW Family Office

Location: London-based / Remote (UK applicants only)

Hours: Full-time | Monday–Friday | Flexible working | ASAP start

Salary: Competitive, DOE

We are seeking a highly discreet and experienced Finance & Accounts Private Manager to support a UHNW principal and their Chief of Staff. This is a high-trust, multi-functional role with responsibilities across finance, legal coordination, tax compliance, and private household operations.

You’ll be the go-to person for ensuring smooth financial management and governance across the principal’s personal affairs, assets, and lifestyle holdings (including properties, jet, yacht, and staff). Ideal for a capable, self-directed professional who thrives in private or family office environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee personal finance and household accounts, including
  • Bill payments, bank reconciliation, payroll, and budget tracking
  • Financial reporting and cash flow forecasting
  • Spending reviews and budget updates with the principal
• Coordinate legal and contractual documentation
  • Manage contracts, NDAs, renewals, and signature processes
• Monitor tax jurisdictions, residency requirements, and ensure HMRC compliance
• Manage documentation for visa applications and basic HR onboarding/admin
• Support the Chief of Staff in managing external advisors (accountants, lawyers, tax specialists)
• Assist in the oversight of budgets for properties, private jet, and yacht
• Provide additional admin support as needed across private affairs

Requirements

• Proven experience (5+ years) in a private office, UHNW household, or family office role
• Strong financial literacy: budgeting, payroll, cash flow reporting
• Experience managing contracts and legal admin (liaising with legal counsel)
• Familiarity with multi-jurisdiction tax residency and compliance
• Basic understanding of UK visa/HR processes
• Highly discreet, proactive, and able to work independently
• UK-based with full UK work rights

Preferred Backgrounds

• Finance Manager or Legal Assistant in a private or family office

This is not a corporate finance role — candidates must have prior experience supporting private individuals or households

Applicants must be based in the UK with existing right to work

Qualifications sought

• Finance/Accounting - AAT / ACCA / CIMA (part/full) - Strongly preferred
• Legal/Admin Knowledge - Experience-based or paralegal - Important
• HR/Visa Knowledge - Experience-based or CIPD (L3+) Useful