Farm Business Accountant

The Opportunity: Step into a varied and rewarding role as a Farm Business Accountant, where your skills will make a real impact across a thriving, multi-enterprise family business

We are seeking a Farm Business Accountant to join a dynamic, multi-enterprise farming business in Shropshire. Based in the on-farm office, you will manage accounts across a range of operations, oversee inter-company transactions, and seamlessly combine accounting, bookkeeping, and general administration responsibilities. This role is ideal for an adaptable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented professional who thrives on variety and is comfortable taking initiative. With a strong background in accounting, you will actively contribute across diverse areas, including arable farming, poultry operations, anaerobic digestion, property rentals, and sporting enterprises, playing a key role in supporting the growth and development of the business. Joining a supportive and collaborative family-run enterprise, the successful candidate will receive comprehensive training, ongoing guidance, and excellent long-term career development opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional looking to shape and grow a role within a progressive and expanding business.

The Company: A long-established, multi-generational family farming enterprise, operating large-scale arable, poultry, and renewable-energy ventures while partnering with multiple farms through contract-farming arrangements. Rooted in a strong heritage yet driven by modern, sustainable practices, it fosters a supportive culture and is firmly positioned on a growth trajectory as it enters its next exciting phase of development.

Role Responsibilities:

• To manage bookkeeping and accounting across multiple companies and the partnership, processing inter-company transactions and invoicing
• To process payroll for approximately 18-20 employees (using PAYE systems)
• To prepare VAT returns and manage partial exemption calculations
• To manage accounts payable and receivable, including contract farming invoicing
• To maintain property rental accounts and quarterly utility billing
• To process end-of-crop accounts for poultry operations
• To prepare management information and respond to audit queries
• To liaise with external accountants and consultancy firms
• To manage credit control and debt collection where necessary
• To provide general office administration, including setting up bank accounts, managing utilities, council tax arrangements and maintaining contract templates and employment documentation
• To support directors with financial decision-making and tax planning considerations

Skills you will need:

Essential:

• A strong accounting knowledge and principles (qualified by experience or qualification)
• Experience with payroll administration, including P11Ds
• Excellent understanding of inter-company accounting
• Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to cross-checking work
• The ability to work independently and use own initiative
• Strong logical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships with farmers and contractors
• Proactive, inquisitive mindset with willingness to ask questions and seek answers
• Comfortable working across a varied role, balancing core accounting responsibilities with wider administrative duties
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and responsive to the evolving needs of the business
• Proficient in IT skills
• UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Experience with Xero accounting software
• Knowledge or understanding of agriculture and farming operations
• Experience with farm management software
• Understanding of VAT partial exemption
• Previous audit experience
• Familiarity with contract farming arrangements

Remuneration: A competitive salary will be offered, aligned with the successful candidate's experience, along with a benefits package that includes a mobile phone and laptop. Accommodation can also be provided if required, with rent-free arrangements available to support relocation.

Are you interested? If you are interested in this role and would like to know more about it, please contact Tom on the details below.

Sector: General Agriculture

Role: Farm Business Accountant

Location: Shropshire

Job Ref: CR 2470

Contact: Tom Marsh

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexitime
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person