Graduate Trainee Farm Business Consultant

Description

We’re Westcotts – a Top 50+50 Accountancy Practice and Real Living Wage Employer
, with over 300 team members based across 16 offices in Devon and Somerset.

We’re looking for a Trainee Farm Business Consultant to join our team to be based on one of our 16 offices across Somerset, Devon and Wiltshire
. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for agriculture who wants to start a career in Agricultural Management Consultancy
, supporting farming clients to improve performance, profitability, and long‑term sustainability.

You’ll work closely with experienced advisers and our wider rural team to provide practical, independent advice to farm businesses. With a combination of hands‑on training in agricultural knowledge and business insight
, you’ll help clients make informed decisions and plan for the future.

Full support and development will be provided, alongside relevant professional development courses, giving you the opportunity to build a long‑term and rewarding career in agricultural consultancy.

At Westcotts, we believe our people are our greatest asset. When you join us, you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive firm where your development is genuinely encouraged.

• The opportunity to work with a wide range of farming and rural businesses across the South West
• Full training and professional development, including relevant agricultural and consultancy courses
• The chance to build a rewarding career in agricultural management consultancy
• A friendly and collaborative working environment
• A genuine focus on wellbeing and work/life balance
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced rural advisers and specialists

This is a varied and client‑focused role where no two days are the same. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing technical dairy advice, including independent nutrition guidance, fertility reviews, and forage management support
• Supporting farm businesses through business performance reviews, including the preparation of management accounts and analysis of financial and operational performance
• Assisting with business budgeting, forecasting, and planning, helping clients understand and improve their financial position
• Working closely with farmers and rural businesses to identify opportunities for improvement and provide practical solutions
• Supporting the delivery of tailored business advice that meets the individual needs and goals of each client
• Building strong relationships with clients and understanding their business challenges and ambitions
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across our rural and accounting teams to deliver a comprehensive service to clients

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic about agriculture and enjoys working with people. Ideally, you’ll have:

• A degree or a related qualification is essential, with a preference for an agricultural qualification or farming / agricultural industry background
• A strong interest in farm business performance and management
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A proactive and motivated approach, with the drive to develop a career in agricultural consultancy
  
  The ability to analyse information and present clear, practical advice
• A professional and team‑oriented attitude

• 40 hours / 5 days per week (flexible and hybrid working is available).
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Annual salary review.
• Opportunity to carry over 1 week’s holiday into the following holiday year.
• Death in service 3 x annual salary.
• Access to Westfield Rewards and Health scheme.
• 24-hour external Employee Assistance Programme helpline.
• Flexible benefits including Buy and Sell holiday, Cycle to Work, Payroll Charity Giving and Private Medical Insurance.
• Introducing clients and team member commission schemes.
• Pension 3% rising to 4% (but matched up to 6%) after 4 years’ service.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay after one years’ service.
• Well-behaved dogs can be brought to the office.

Bachelor's (preferred)

United Kingdom (required)

Hybrid remote in Calne SN11 8RH