Farm Accountant
Are you an experienced and detail-focused bookkeeper or accounts professional with a passion for farming or rural business?
Do you enjoy managing financial records, VAT, and office administration in a hands-on, varied role? Would you like to be part of a successful and growing farming business with flexible working hours?
Location: Staffordshire
Salary and Benefits:
Competitive salary - £30,000-£35,000 (pro-rata for part-time)
Flexible hours with potential for additional responsibilities
Additional Information:
This is a fully onsite role.
Flexible for full-time or part-time contracts - minimum 20 hours per week, up to 37 hours.
About the Farm:
A well-established and expanding mixed farming business with both arable and livestock enterprises. The farm produces crops including potatoes and cereals, as well as beef, lamb, and pork. With new farm offices and continued growth, the business is now seeking a skilled Farm Accountant to support financial management and office operations.
Farm Accountant - The Job Role:
As Farm Accountant, you will manage the farm's accounts and administration. Responsibilities include bookkeeping, VAT returns, and financial reporting, as well as supporting general office operations. You will work closely with the farm owners and external accountants to keep the business running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate bookkeeping using Xero
- Prepare and manage VAT returns
- Provide general financial and administrative support
- Assist with management reports and audits when required
- Liaise with external accountants on financial and compliance matters
- Keep all records accurate, organised, and up to date
Ideal Person Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience using Xero or similar accounting software
- Strong bookkeeping and VAT knowledge
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Accountancy qualification (AAT Level 3 or above) desirable but not essential
Desirable Attributes:
- Experience in agricultural or rural businesses
- Flexible and adaptable, able to manage a busy workload
- Enthusiastic about contributing to a progressive farming business
How to Apply:
Please click on the "apply now" button.
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.
Industry Keywords:
Farm Accountant, Farm Finance, Bookkeeping, VAT Returns, Xero, Farm Office Administration, Agricultural Accounting, Rural Business Support, Compliance, Agricultural Administration, Onsite Role
About Us:
Established in 2013, Agricultural and Farming Jobs provide specialist recruitment and job advertising services across the UK and internationally. We recruit for roles within agriculture, farming, horticulture, food and fresh produce, veterinary, animal health, machinery, engineering, and education sectors.
