At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a diverse portfolio of rural and agricultural clients while providing expert advice.
- Company: Leading advisory practice with a focus on rural businesses and strong client relationships.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, generous holiday, and health wellbeing benefits.
- Other info: Supportive team environment with clear progression pathways and networking opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a respected firm and make a real impact in the agricultural sector.
- Qualifications: ACA/ACCA qualified with experience in agriculture or rural businesses.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Gloucestershire | Hybrid | Leading Advisory Practice
If you’re passionate about working with rural businesses, building trusted client relationships and developing your career within a specialist sector, this opportunity offers exactly that. You’ll join an established Farms Estates team within a highly regarded advisory firm, working with a diverse portfolio of agricultural enterprises, rural estates, landowners and agribusinesses. This is a varied, client-facing role offering exposure to both compliance and advisory work within a niche and rewarding sector. Importantly, this position is open to both practice-trained accountants and individuals with industry experience, provided you bring strong sector knowledge across agriculture or rural businesses.
Why this move stands out
- Work with a specialist portfolio across agriculture, estates and rural businesses
- Opportunity for both practice and industry candidates with sector expertise
- Strong emphasis on client relationships and advisory work
- Build a career within a respected and growing niche sector
- Exposure to industry networking and rural business events
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Clear progression pathway within a supportive team
Your key focus areas
- Managing or supporting a portfolio of rural and agricultural clients
- Overseeing preparation and review of annual accounts and tax computations
- Advising on remuneration planning and profit forecasting
- Supporting capital tax planning and reviewing VAT returns
- Building strong, long-term client relationships as a trusted advisor
- Identifying opportunities to add value across tax and commercial matters
- Mentoring and supporting junior team members
- Representing the firm at industry and networking events
What you’ll bring
- ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
- Experience within either: Accountancy Practice (Business Services / Rural Teams), OR Industry roles within agriculture, estates or rural businesses
- Strong understanding of the rural or agricultural sector
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and relationship-building ability
- Commercial awareness and an advisory mindset
- Experience with accounting systems such as Xero, Sage and Excel
What’s in it for you
- Competitive salary + bonus + profit share scheme
- Hybrid working
- 25–28 days holiday + option to buy additional leave
- Life assurance
- Health wellbeing benefits (including GP services EAP)
- Enhanced parental leave
- On-site parking or contribution where applicable
- Regular team and firm-wide social events
- Supportive, collaborative and specialist working environment
Next Step
If you’re ready for a move that gives you more responsibility, progression and client exposure, apply today for a confidential conversation with our specialist consultants here at GMP Recruitment Agency Limited.
Senior Accountant / Assistant Manager employer: GMP RECRUITMENT LIMITED
Join a leading advisory practice in Gloucestershire that champions rural businesses and fosters strong client relationships. With a supportive and collaborative work culture, this role offers flexible hybrid working arrangements, competitive benefits including a profit share scheme, and ample opportunities for professional growth within a respected niche sector. Experience a rewarding career where your expertise in agriculture and rural enterprises is valued and nurtured.
