Accounts Senior – Agriculture

Bristol | Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary + Benefits

We're recruiting an Accounts Senior – Agriculture in Bristol on behalf of a highly respected accountancy and business advisory firm.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Senior to join a specialist agricultural team, working with farming businesses, rural enterprises and entrepreneurial agri-businesses. The role offers a varied mix of accounts, tax compliance and advisory work, with excellent opportunities for career progression.

The Role

You'll manage a varied portfolio of agricultural and rural clients, providing high-quality accounting and tax services while developing trusted client relationships.

Key responsibilities include:

• Prepare and oversee annual farm and rural business accounts
• Prepare accounts and tax computations for sole traders, partnerships and companies
• Review personal and corporation tax computations
• Prepare and review VAT returns
• Oversee bookkeeping and management accounting services
• Prepare forecasts and financial projections
• Analyse income and expenditure to support client decision-making
• Identify accounting, tax and commercial planning opportunities
• Liaise with clients and HMRC
• Assist with business start-ups and restructuring
• Gain exposure to IHT and CGT planning
• Attend client meetings and farm visits
• Build strong relationships with agricultural and rural clients

About You

You'll have previous experience within an accountancy practice and a strong background in accounts preparation and tax compliance.

You'll ideally have:

• AAT, ACA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified or nearing qualification
• Experience in an Accounts Senior or similar role
• Strong accounts preparation and tax compliance knowledge
• Experience working with different business structures
• Good knowledge of accounting and tax software
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• A proactive, commercial and client-focused approach

What's on Offer

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Specialist Agriculture & Rural client portfolio
• Varied accounts, tax and advisory work
• Exposure to entrepreneurial and diversified farming businesses
• Client-facing role with opportunities for farm visits
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clear career progression
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Competitive salary and benefits

Location

Bristol

Easily commutable from Bath, Keynsham, Portishead, Clifton, Filton, Yate, Bradley Stoke, Thornbury and surrounding areas.

Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Jack Wood:

📧 jack@oscar-wood.co.uk
📞 07817 796391