Agricultural Accounts Manager

Benefits

• Early finish every Friday
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 5 additional days' annual leave
• Generous pension contributions
• Group life assurance (4x salary)
• Birthday day off after 12 months' service
• Birthday lunch
• Regular company social events, including Christmas and summer parties
• Monthly coffee treats and fresh fruit provided
• Generous CPD and training allowance
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Clear career progression within a growing, supportive accountancy practice

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Minimum of five years' experience within an accountancy practice
• Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting, tax and VAT regulations
• Experience preparing and reviewing accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Experience preparing and reviewing personal, corporation tax and VAT returns
• Excellent client relationship management skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and priorities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency with accounting software (Xero essential, IRIS advantageous)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to mentor, coach and develop junior team members
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

• Experience working with agricultural businesses, farms or estates
• Experience managing complex client portfolios
• Experience improving systems and internal processes

• Preparing and reviewing accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Preparing and reviewing personal, corporation tax and VAT returns
• Managing a portfolio of agricultural and rural business clients
• Attending client meetings and providing expert accounting and tax advice
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Managing workflow to ensure deadlines and budgets are achieved
• Delegating work effectively across the team
• Supervising, mentoring and supporting junior team members
• Keeping up to date with accounting and tax legislation
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems and processes
• Supporting the continued growth and success of the practice

• Full-time office-based role with occasional travel to other offices and client sites
• Flexible working pattern may be considered across five days with reduced daily hours
• Opportunity to specialise within the agricultural sector