Job title:          Head of Finance

Package:         £60k+

Location:         Dorset

Reporting to: Managing Partners

Job type:         Full Time

Our Client 

Our client is a long-standing successful member of the agricultural community with a strong set up and ambitious plans that embrace the latest research and science alongside their credible experience.

They are looking to recruit a self-motivated and enthusiastic Head of Finance to provide excellent reporting and detailed management accounts.

Head of Finance - The Role 

As Head of Finance, you will work alongside the Partners to manage financial projects and growth with forensic attention to detail.   

Specifically, you will: 

• Produce accurate and timely management accounts and financial reports;
• Develop financial models to support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow;
• Ensure compliance with accounting, regulatory and industry standards;    
• Identify risks and implement strategies to mitigate them;
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and variance analysis to enable strategic decision-making;
• Monitor cash and prepare cash flow forecasts;
• Manage the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll function;
• Provide strong administrative support & manage small finance/admin team;
• Provide information and support to internal teams and external stakeholders as required;
• Assist with ad hoc finance projects. 

The Successful Applicant 

You will ideally be a qualified accountant who has worked in a similar role in an SME or someone looking to move from practice with existing farming experience, who can bring ambition and enthusiasm to this exciting role.

Requirements include: 

• ACCA/CIMA/ACA (QBE and AAT also considered);
• Experience of preparing management accounts and budgets;
• A good understanding of accounting concepts (double entry/accruals/ prepayments etc); 
• Farming / Agricultural experience an advantage;
• Good Excel skills;
• A detailed and analytical mind with excellent attention to detail;
• Excellent communicator and a strong team player;
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills;
• Ability to multitask and manage deadlines.

If you are from a farming background with operational experience then please get in touch anyway as there may be other suitable roles with our client that you could be considered for.

Please note that due to the volume of applicants we have for these types of roles, we will be unable to progress your application unless you include a cover letter addressing the requirements above and answering the following questions in your application. 

1. Are you a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, AAT, QBE)? 
2. Do you have experience of working in farming or agriculture?
3. Do you have experience of Farmplan accounting software?
4. Do you have experience of processing payroll?
5. Do you have strong Excel skills?

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Job title:          Practice Accountant

Salary:             Dependent on experience 

Location:         Taunton

Reporting to: Practice Principal

Hours:             Full Time/Part Time (Hybrid working)

Our Client

Our client is a successful Taunton based accountancy practice.  They specialise in owner managed businesses with a significant number being in the farming industry.  

They are looking for an enthusiastic and diligent Practice Accountant, someone who has enjoyed an accountancy practice career to date and will relish the opportunity to deliver a range of services to a varied and rewarding client portfolio. 

They enjoy a relaxed working environment where flexible and hybrid working is welcomed.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer, so if you’re just returning to work and need additional training and support to bring you back up to speed then we’d still like to hear from you.  

Practice Accountant – The Role

This is an exciting role for a qualified Practice Accountant who would enjoy the benefits and flexibilities of working in a small, friendly, highly motivated team environment.

As Practice Accountant the role will include: 

• Preparation of accounts and corresponding tax returns for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies;
• The use and interpretation of accounts to add value for clients;
• Assisting with ad hoc commercial, financial and tax advisory projects;
• Preparation and use of budgets, cashflows and management accounts;
• Provision of software support to clients;
• Maintaining technical knowledge in all relevant areas.

The Successful Applicant

You will be a motivated and friendly accountant with experience of working in a similar role.

Requirements for Practice Accountant include:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA);
• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience;
• Cloud based accounting experience desirable;
• An inquiring analytical mind and ability to work under own initiative;
• Confidence to communicate effectively with clients and the team;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Please note that due to the volume of applicants we have for these types of roles, we will be unable to progress your application unless you include a cover letter addressing the requirements above and answering the following questions in your application.  

1. Are you a qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA)?  

2. Have you worked in an accountancy practice?    

3. Do you have experience in the farming industry?  
4. Have you prepared annual accounts and corresponding tax returns?  
5. Have you prepared cash flow forecasts? 

Artemis Clarke Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment. By applying for this role you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at artemisclarke.co.uk.