Agriculture Accounts Assistant | Growth & Flexible Working

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Agriculture Accounts Assistant in Shrewsbury. This full-time, permanent role offers competitive salary, career progression, and professional development opportunities. The assistant will support accounts, bookkeeping, and VAT returns, while ensuring compliance and strong client relationships. Candidates should be Level 4 AAT qualified with a solid background in accounting and excellent skills in software like Xero and QuickBooks.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Flexible working options

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Strong background in accounting and bookkeeping.
• Experience in the agricultural or rural business sector is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of accounts and financial reports.
• Enter data from records and perform reconciliations.
• Process bookkeeping tasks and VAT returns.
• Act as a client contact for queries and correspondence.
• Provide advice on accounting systems.

Skills

Accounting and bookkeeping

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Xero

Proficiency in QuickBooks

Proficiency in Sage

Education

Level 4 AAT qualified or equivalent

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Agriculture Accounts Assistant in Shrewsbury. This full-time, permanent role offers competitive salary, career progression, and professional development opportunities. The assistant will support accounts, bookkeeping, and VAT returns, while ensuring compliance and strong client relationships. Candidates should be Level 4 AAT qualified with a solid background in accounting and excellent skills in software like Xero and QuickBooks.