Manager or Senior Manager - Farms & Estates

Albert Goodman; Taunton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (min)

Annual salary review

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Volunteering day

Cycle to work

Gym discounts

Job summary

Albert Goodman is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager or Senior Manager for our Farms & Estates team in Taunton. The role involves managing a diverse client portfolio, delivering high-quality accounting, taxation and advisory services to farming and estate businesses, and leading from the front on service delivery and business development.

Depending on experience, you will operate at Manager or Senior Manager level, mentoring staff and driving growth while maintaining exemplary client

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or qualified by experience)
• Experience as Manager or Senior Manager in practice
• Rural / lands / estates experience
• Confident and collaborative team player
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Excellent people skills and outstanding client service
• Self-motivation and strong work ethic

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of Farms & Estates clients as trusted adviser
• Review and oversee statutory and management accounts and related compliance work
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements and risk controls
• Provide commercially-focused advice on business performance, succession and growth opportunities
• Mentor and develop junior team members and provide technical guidance
• Contribute to operational improvements and growth of the Farms & Estates department

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and professionally qualified Accounts Manager or Senior Manager to join our highly regarded Farms & Estates team based in Taunton.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a collaborative and forward thinking team that delivers specialist accounting, taxation and advisory services to farming, landed estate and wider agri-related businesses.

As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of clients, building strong and lasting relationships, and providing high quality financial and business advice. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to the strategic development of both clients' businesses and the Farms & Estates service line.

Depending on experience, the successful candidate will operate at either Manager or Senior Manager level, taking an active role in leadership, business development, team development and service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of Farms & Estates clients, acting as their trusted adviser
• Review and oversee the preparation of statutory accounts, management accounts and associated compliance work
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulatory requirements, internal quality standards and risk management procedures
• Provide commercially focused advice on business performance, profitability, succession planning, diversification projects and strategic growth opportunities
• Mentor and develop and supervise junior team members, providing technical guidance, coaching and performance support.
• Contribute to operational improvements, resource planning and the continued growth of the Farms & Estates department

What we need from you

• For you to be ACA or ACCA qualified, however we would also consider candidates qualified by experience
• Current or previous experience as a Manager or Senior Manager in practice, with rural / land / estates experience
• To be a confident and collaborative team player
• Communication and leadership skills including developing others
• Excellent people skills and the ability to demonstrate outstanding customer service to clients
• Self-motivation and a strong work ethic

What we can give you in return

We offer a fantastic place to work with a competitive and flexible benefits package. This includes:

• A minimum of 25 days holiday which increases with length of service. Plus, the option to buy and sell holiday
• An annual salary review
• A Level 1 Medicash Plan provided to all employees
• Life assurance, which includes access to a smart health app
• An employee assistance programme for you and your family
• One volunteering day per year
• Cinema society discounts
• GymFlex discounts
• Bupa private medical insurance available
• Electric car and cycle to work schemes

About AG

Albert Goodman is a firm of Chartered Accountants, Tax Consultants and Financial Planners, providing high-quality advice to over 5000 local and national businesses and individuals.

We are friendly, fair and forward thinking with a can-do attitude. We collaborate to achieve, and pride ourselves on being trustworthy, progressive and impactful.

Our people are vital to our continued success, and we are always looking to train and develop individuals who could be our future Partners and leaders.

Albert Goodman is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion amongst our people. We are an equal opportunities employer, as well as a Disability Confident Committed employer. We offer an environment where candidates and colleagues feel valued and ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, race, religion or belief, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, sex or sexual orientation. We welcome applicants who can bring new perspectives and experiences, that not only help drive our business forward but make this an exciting firm to be part of.

What sets us apart

A career at Albert Goodman can be a varied and rewarding one. We embrace future change and development. By hiring from within and investing in a range of training programmes, we give you the chance to develop and evolve your career, no matter which route you want to take.

We form inclusive relationships that deliver. We celebrate difference and empower people to bring new ideas, solutions, and perspectives.

We make a positive difference to those with whom we work, as well as in our communities and the environment, and were immensely proud to have secured B Corp status in 2023.

We’ve previously been named the Best Companies number one accountancy firm to work for in the UK, as well as a “World Class Place to Work”. To add to the list we’ve recently been officially certified as a Great Place to Work employer, as voted for by feedback from our people!