Senior Rural Agribusiness Finance Lead

PKF Francis Clark; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group personal pension

Group life assurance

Group income protection

Health cash plan

Counselling and emotional support

Virtual GP services

Cycle to work scheme

Gym discounts

Mental wellbeing resources

Five extra days of holiday (flexible)

Job summary

PKF Francis Clark invites applications for a Supervising Senior or Assistant Manager in our Agriculture team in Exeter. You will manage farm and rural business accounts, tax computations and VAT, while supporting client bookkeeping, forecasts and strategic planning.

You’ll work with diverse farming clients, estates and agribusinesses, building trusted relationships and progressing within a supportive, growing team that values flexibility and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• AAT/ACA/ACCA qualified (or nearing qualification), or qualified by experience
• Good technical knowledge of accounts preparation and tax compliance
• Committed, logical and accurate, with a methodical approach to work and strong attention to detail
• Experience in servicing different types of business entity
• Experience in using accounts and tax return software
• Able to work independently and demonstrate initiative in delivering an excellent service to clients

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, preparation and completion of annual farm and rural business accounts and tax computations
• Review of personal and company tax computations and regular VAT returns
• Oversee client bookkeeping services and preparation of forecasts and projections
• Undertake detailed analysis of income and expenditure to support decision making, planning and control
• Identify financial, commercial and tax planning opportunities for clients
• Ensure that accounting records for clients are maintained and kept up to date
• Draft correspondence for clients; liaising with HMRC, by telephone and email
• Provide varied administrative and business set-up services for clients
• Exposure to various capital tax issues e.g. inheritance tax and capital gains tax
• Network at county roadshows, farm walks or local cattle markets. Sharing knowledge and catching up with other rural teams across our southwest offices
• Have opportunities to participate in meetings and visit clients on farm

Skills

Accounts preparation

Tax compliance

Independent worker

Client service

Education

AAT/ACA/ACCA qualification (or nearing)

Tools

Accounts software

Tax software

Job description

PKF Francis Clark invites applications for a Supervising Senior or Assistant Manager in our Agriculture team in Exeter. You will manage farm and rural business accounts, tax computations and VAT, while supporting client bookkeeping, forecasts and strategic planning.

You’ll work with diverse farming clients, estates and agribusinesses, building trusted relationships and progressing within a supportive, growing team that values flexibility and wellbeing.