At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare accounts, tax computations, and support clients in business advisory.
- Company: Established accountancy practice with a focus on agriculture and rural businesses.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, generous leave, and health support.
- Other info: Enjoy clear career progression and a supportive, inclusive environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in the agricultural sector.
- Qualifications: AAT, ACA or ACCA qualified, with strong practice experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 45000 £ per year.
We are recruiting for an established accountancy and business advisory practice seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Agriculture and Landed Estates team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts professional to work with a varied portfolio of farming, rural business, agri-business and landed estate clients. The role will involve preparing accounts, tax computations and VAT returns, while also supporting clients with wider business advisory, tax planning and commercial decision-making. The position would suit someone with strong practice experience who enjoys building close client relationships and has an interest in the agricultural and rural business sector.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review annual accounts for farming, rural business and landed estate clients
- Prepare personal and company tax computations
- Review and prepare VAT returns
- Oversee client bookkeeping and ensure accounting records are accurate and up to date
- Prepare forecasts, projections and financial reports for clients
- Analyse income and expenditure to support business planning and decision-making
- Identify tax planning, financial and commercial advisory opportunities
- Support clients with business set-up, administration and compliance matters
- Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients by phone, email and written correspondence
- Assist with capital tax matters, including inheritance tax and capital gains tax exposure
- Work with sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and other business structures
- Attend client meetings and, where required, visit clients on-site
- Build strong relationships with agricultural and rural business clients
- Support junior team members with technical queries and work review where required
Requirements
- AAT, ACA or ACCA qualified, nearing qualification, or qualified by experience
- Previous experience working within an accountancy practice
- Strong knowledge of accounts preparation and tax compliance
- Experience working with a range of business entities, including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
- Experience working with agricultural, rural or landed estate clients would be advantageous
- Good understanding of VAT, personal tax and corporation tax compliance
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
- Ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively
- Confident communicating with clients, HMRC and colleagues
- Experience using accounts production and tax software
- Commercial awareness and ability to identify client advisory opportunities
- Positive, proactive and client-focused approach
Benefits
- Competitive salary package
- Flexible hybrid working
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Option to purchase additional holiday
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Income protection
- Health cash plan
- Mental health and wellbeing support
- Virtual GP and healthcare support
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted gym and wellbeing memberships
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Paid volunteering day
- Ongoing technical training and professional development
- Study support for relevant accountancy qualifications
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Supportive and inclusive working environment
Senior Accountant in Newport employer: JWH Recruitment
Join our established accountancy and business advisory practice in Bristol, where we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. As a Senior Accountant in our Agriculture and Landed Estates team, you'll enjoy a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and generous annual leave, alongside opportunities for ongoing professional development and clear career progression. We value strong client relationships and offer unique benefits such as mental health support, a cycle to work scheme, and a paid volunteering day, making us an excellent employer for those passionate about the agricultural sector.
