Senior Accountant - Fixed Term Contract

Riverford Organic Farmers; Buckfastleigh; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organic farm company in the UK is seeking a Senior Accountant for an 18-month fixed-term contract. You will manage day-to-day finance operations, including financial reporting, payroll support, and business analysis. Ideal candidates will be fully qualified accountants with strong communication and analytical skills. The role offers £55,000 – £60,000 salary, with options for full-time or part-time work.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Generous pension scheme

Annual profit share

Discounted organic meals

Free organic fruit and veg

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience working in a finance team within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to review and interpret financial data and reports.
• Comfortable working across multiple areas of finance and adapting to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Keep day-to-day finance work running smoothly.
• Support colleagues across the business with their finance needs.
• Conduct payroll support and cashflow reporting.

Skills

Fully qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent)

At least 2-3 years post-qualified experience in a fast-paced finance role

Strong understanding of core finance processes

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Strong Excel skills

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Job description

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As our Senior Accountant, you'll help shape Riverford's future. We're looking for someone to join our Finance team for 18 months and help us through an important time. We are bringing in a new ERP system, which is a big project for us. While the core team focuses on making that happen, we need you to keep the day‑to‑day finance work running smoothly.

This role is varied and hands‑on. You'll spend time on financial reporting, reviewing payroll, and keeping on top of balance sheet reconciliations, as well as stepping in to support colleagues across the business with their finance needs. It is the sort of job that suits someone who enjoys variety and is happy to switch between tasks to keep everything moving.

Transactional Accounts

• Payroll Support
• Cashflow Reporting and Forecasting
• Accounts Payable Support – support the team with BAU Account payable activities, for example running Purchase to Pay reporting, collating and reviewing payment runs.

Management Accounts

• Month End Reporting and Audit
• Business Reporting and Analysis
• Prepare and Review of Business Cases

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent)
• At least 2‑3 years post‑qualified experience in a fast‑paced finance role
• Strong understanding of core finance processes, including payroll, month‑end, and reporting
• Experience working in a finance team within a dynamic, fast‑paced environment
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to review and interpret financial data and reports
• Comfortable working across multiple areas of finance and adapting to changing priorities
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with financial systems
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Application Process

We're reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert early, so we encourage you to apply soon.

Benefits

Beyond the Veg Box, at Riverford our passion for organic vegetables is unmatched. As a co‑owner, you become part of a team that values sustainable farming and community building. You will benefit from:

• 33 days holiday (pro‑rata, including bank holidays)
• Ethical and generous company pension scheme
• Annual profit share, where 10% of all profits are split equally among co‑owners
• Heavily discounted organic breakfasts and lunches
• Free organic fruit and veg to take home
• Free parking

Our HQ at Wash Farm in Devon is a beautiful place to work, surrounded by good people, good food, and plenty of fresh air.

Salary & Hours

Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 per annum. Hours – This is an 18‑month fixed‑term contract. 40 hours per week, Monday — Friday. We would consider two part‑time roles for each specialism (Transactional Accounts OR Management Accounts), working 24 hours per week. Please state on your application which you would be interested in (full time or part time).