Experienced Accountant

About the Practice: My client is a long-established and highly regarded accountancy practice with a strong client base in the agricultural sector , including farmers, landowners, and rural businesses, as well as professional practices . They offer tailored financial support to their clients, many of whom have worked with the practice for years. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to appoint an experienced, practice-based accountant to strengthen their team. Role Overview: This is a hands-on position for an Experienced Accountant to manage a portfolio of clients, focusing primarily on bookkeeping , VAT compliance , and financial reporting . The majority of clients are in the agricultural sector and include farming businesses and rural professionals . Key Responsibilities: Manage bookkeeping and VAT submissions for a range of clients, particularly in the farming and rural sectors Prepare management accounts and year-end financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies Advise on sector-specific VAT matters, including the flat rate scheme, partial exemption, and land-related transactions Liaise with HMRC on client matters and ensure all VAT compliance deadlines are met Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients through regular contact and proactive support Assist clients with cloud accounting software such as Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks Support junior colleagues and review work where appropriate Keep up to date with accounting standards and agricultural tax developments Ideal Candidate Profile: ACA / ACCA / AAT qualified , or qualified by experience in a UK accountancy practice Strong background in VAT and bookkeeping , particularly for agriculture and professional clients Good knowledge of rural and agricultural tax issues (subsidies, diversified income, capital allowances, etc.) is desirable Comfortable working with cloud accounting software and supporting clients with digital tools Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work independently and manage deadlines A personal or professional background in agriculture would be an advantage Whats on Offer: A stable and growing practice with a strong reputation in the agricultural sector A varied and interesting client portfolio Supportive team environment with opportunities for continued development Competitive salary and benefits

Location: Welshpool, Wales, GB

Posted Date: 10/30/2025