This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Russian Speaking Finance Manager to join a growing family office in the Centre of London. You will be working with an HNW family, managing their accounts and advising on finance-related matters.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing monthly/quarterly/annual reports for the management and family members
• Preparing, monitoring and discussing budgets with management and family members
• Processing invoices and payments daily for the operations in the UK and Europe
• Supervising and reviewing the work of household managers in the UK and Europe
• Advising the family on finance-related matters
• Management of financial department work and processes, including manuals
• Maintenance of accounting and reporting system in English and Russian languages
• Organisation of system supply, installation and support
• Maintenance of accounting reporting procedures for FO companies under IFRS worldwide
• Maintenance of the company’s financial reporting procedures
• Maintenance of the company’s payroll, VAT registration and reporting, tax submissions and filings
• Interaction with auditors and tax/financial/legal advisors
• Support for compliance requirements of the company, including internal, statutory and regulatory
• Financial control and cost management
• Financial planning and budgeting for the company and for a group of companies overall
• Financial management and statutory reporting for FO companies and liaising with FO Russian operation
• Any other duties customary for the position of a Finance Manager

The perfect candidate should be/have:

• A qualified/part-qualifies accountant
• Strong financial reporting, accounting and management accounting skills
• Knowledge of UK taxation (VAT + corporate income tax), UK regulatory requirements. Understanding of tax return calculation
• Knowledge of UK salary calculation requirements, practice in Sage and Payroll Manager programs
• Experience of dealing with external advisors such as lawyers, accountants, auditors etc
• Fluency in Russian and English is required (knowledge of French is preferred but not essential
• An ability to juggle a variety of different projects at any one time
• A demonstrable client-facing demeanour would be beneficial as would someone who is discreet, well organised and versatile
• Excellent communication skills