Autonomous Rural Estate Finance Manager

MorePeople; Northampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MorePeople is seeking an experienced Estate Accountant to manage the finances of a private rural estate from a picturesque estate office in the heart of the community.

The role offers autonomy, responsibility for day-to-day accounting of the estate and its enterprises, and close work with the owner and managing agent to maintain strong financial control and provide commercial insight.

Qualifications

• A relevant accounting qualification such as AAT, IAgSA, part-CIMA or equivalent.
• Experience across a broad range of accounting responsibilities.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to challenge existing processes.
• Experience with Xero and Spotlight would be advantageous.
• Ability to clearly communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Discretion and professionalism with confidentiality.
• Flexibility and initiative to work in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for financial control and day-to-day accounting of the estate and its enterprises.
• Raise and process invoices, payments and inter-departmental charges.
• Complete regular bank reconciliations and maintain accurate records.
• Produce monthly creditor and debtor reports and highlight areas needing attention.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and provide variance analysis and commentary.
• Produce cashflow forecasts and report findings to owner and advisers.
• Attend monthly management meetings and present financial reports and recommendations.
• Maintain the Estate Asset Register and other key records.
• Assist with annual budgets and cashflow forecasts.
• Prepare year-end accounts and liaise with the owner’s accountant for tax returns.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Coordinate payroll and pension information, checks and journals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Clear financial reporting

Confidentiality

Education

AAT / IAgSA / part-CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Spotlight

Job description

MorePeople is seeking an experienced Estate Accountant to manage the finances of a private rural estate from a picturesque estate office in the heart of the community.

The role offers autonomy, responsibility for day-to-day accounting of the estate and its enterprises, and close work with the owner and managing agent to maintain strong financial control and provide commercial insight.