Agricultural Accountant

IPS Finance; Ripon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional accounting firm in Ripon seeks an Agricultural Accounting Specialist. You will manage a portfolio of agricultural clients, offering tailored financial and taxation advice. This role provides significant autonomy and a clear path to director level, with a competitive salary and benefits. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with strong communication skills and a background in agriculture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Autonomous role with a rewarding portfolio

Long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Strong background in managing agricultural clients.
• Able to advise on tax and financial planning matters.
• Experience in preparing statutory accounts and tax computations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of agricultural clients.
• Prepare statutory accounts and tax computations.
• Advise clients on financial planning.
• Support clients with strategic planning.

Skills

Strong background in agricultural clients

Personable communication skills

Commercially minded

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CTA)

Job description

A firm of Chartered Accountants in Ripon is looking to appoint an Agricultural Accounting Specialist to join their established team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced accountant with a passion for the rural and farming sector to take ownership of their own client portfolio, with significant autonomy and responsibility from day one.

The Role

The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of agricultural clients, building strong relationships while delivering a broad and engaging mix of work across both accounts and tax. This varied and hands-on role offers the chance to become a trusted adviser to farming families and rural businesses, providing tailored financial and taxation advice that supports long-term success.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of agricultural and rural business clients.
• Preparing statutory accounts and tax computations.
• Advising clients on a range of tax and financial planning matters.
• Supporting clients with business decisions and strategic planning.
• Working closely with partners and colleagues to deliver a first-class client service.
• Taking on responsibility and autonomy to shape the role around the client base.

The Candidate

The role will suit a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CTA) or equivalent, with a strong background in agricultural clients. The ideal individual will be personable, commercially minded, and able to manage relationships with farming families and rural enterprises with confidence and understanding.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A highly autonomous role managing a rewarding client portfolio.
• Exposure to both accounts and tax, ensuring a rounded skill set.
• Genuine long-term career progression with a clear path through to Director level.
• The chance to join a supportive and well-established firm with a strong regional reputation.

If you are interested in this Agricultural Accountant opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Warwick at IPS Finance.