Senior Associate - Rural Farms And Estates

Senior Associate - Farms and Estates

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• This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship – the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

Are you motivated by working closely with the agricultural community and contributing to the success and sustainability of farms and estates?

Would you like to play a key role in advising on high-value rural assets, estates, and land transactions while helping clients plan for the long term?

Are you a legal professional with strong experience in agricultural, rural, or estate matters who is ready to progress within a forward-thinking practice?

Our client is a well-established and highly respected firm, recognised as one of the largest independent accountants and business advisers in the region. They have built a strong reputation for delivering trusted, commercially focused advice across a diverse client base.

• Manage a varied and engaging client portfolio, with responsibility for the preparation and completion of annual accounts and business tax returns.
• Provide proactive, value-adding advice on remuneration planning, profit forecasting, and wider business strategy.
• Offer guidance on capital taxes and review VAT submissions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships, identifying opportunities to add value through effective tax planning and commercial insight.
• Support and mentor junior team members, contributing to their technical development and professional growth.
• Act as an ambassador at client meetings and relevant industry events.

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Annual profit-share opportunities
• 25 days' annual leave, plus flexi-time and the option to purchase additional holiday
• Free on-site parking
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Proven experience within the agricultural and rural business sector
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Confident in developing and maintaining client relationships
• Good working knowledge of Excel, Xero, and Sage

• Competitive salary between £41,600 – £51,000, depending on experience

Please click on the "apply now" button or email your CV to Donna Morgan.

As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, we do require that ALL applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification which is relevant and necessary for the job that you are applying for.

Established in 2013, Agricultural and Farming Jobs provide expert recruitment, headhunting, and job advertising services across agriculture, horticulture, food and fresh produce, veterinary, animal health, agrochemicals, machinery, technical and engineering, and specialist education sectors across the UK and internationally.