Agricultural Accountant

Autograph Recruitment; Hereford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Autograph Recruitment seeks an experienced Agricultural Accountant to join their growing Herefordshire/Gloucestershire team, handling a portfolio of farming and landed estate clients. You will deliver statutory accounts, financial statements, and strategic advice to help clients meet objectives.

Ideal candidates will have ACA/ACCA qualifications, practice experience, and strong communication skills. A proactive, well-organised approach with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and travel for

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification is required.
• Experience in an accountancy practice is preferred.
• Experience with agricultural, farming or rural clients is desirable.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, well-organised with the ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence is advantageous for client visits.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of agricultural and rural business clients.
• Prepare statutory accounts and financial statements.
• Produce management accounts and cash flow forecasts.
• Assist budgeting and financial decision-making for farming clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships with regular communication.
• Ensure work complies with current accounting standards and legislation.
• Support junior team members where appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Deadline management

Relationship-building

Proactive approach

Education

ACA or ACCA

Job description

Agricultural Accountant

Permanent

From £32,000

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Agricultural Accountant to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant with experience working with agricultural and rural businesses to build long-term relationships with a diverse portfolio of farming and landed estate clients.

You will provide expert financial advice, compliance services and strategic guidance to help clients achieve their business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of agricultural and rural business clients.
• Preparing statutory accounts and financial statements.
• Producing management accounts and cash flow forecasts.
• Supporting farmers and rural businesses with budgeting and financial decision-making.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through regular communication.
• Ensuring work is completed accurately and in line with current accounting standards and legislation.
• Assisting junior team members where appropriate.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• ACA or ACCA
• Previous experience within an accountancy practice.
• Experience working with agricultural, farming or rural business clients is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive approach with strong organisational skills.
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• A full UK driving licence is advantageous due to occasional client visits.

Herefordshire or Gloucestershire