About this role
Office-based near Wicklow Town, County Wicklow We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded Management Accountant to join a private family office overseeing a diverse portfolio of property, businesses and other family interests across Ireland, the UK and the Cayman Islands. This is a broad, hands-on role combining management accounting and financial control with property finance, budgeting, cash-flow management and the coordination of financial operations across multiple entities. Occasional travel to the Cayman Islands is required.We are looking for someone who can take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, work independently and become a trusted member of a small team. This is an opportunity to move beyond a conventional accounting role and gain exposure to the financial and operational workings of an international private family office.
Key responsibilities
Financial management: Prepare management accounts, financial reports, budgets, forecasts and reconciliations across multiple entities.
Property finance: Manage property-related financial administration, including rental income, expenditure, budgets, maintenance costs and liaison with agents and property managers.
Cash flow and payments: Maintain cash-flow forecasts, coordinate invoices and payments, monitor receipts and manage day-to-day financial commitments.
Payroll and administration: Coordinate payroll and related records for designated entities.
Tax and compliance: Prepare information for tax returns, VAT/VIES, statutory accounts and company filings, liaising with external professional advisers.
International operations: Coordinate financial information and reporting with local staff and advisers in Ireland, the UK and the Cayman Islands.
Commercial support: Investigate financial issues, improve processes and provide practical analysis to support decision-making. The ideal candidateYou will be a proactive, well-organised accountant who combines strong technical skills with a practical, commercially aware approach. Ideally, you will have:
A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
Strong experience in management accounting, financial control, budgeting and cash-flow forecasting.
Excellent Excel and financial reporting skills.
Experience managing multiple entities, preferably including property-related businesses.
The confidence to liaise with property managers, suppliers, banks and professional advisers.
The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and take ownership of tasks.
A high level of discretion, integrity and attention to detail. Experience in a family office, private office, property group or family-owned business would be an advantage, as would international or multi-jurisdictional experience. This is a varied position with genuine responsibility, offering the opportunity to take ownership of a diverse portfolio and work closely with senior management in a private family office