Manager - Rural Services
Salary: Highly competitive with bonus scheme
Location: Shepton Mallet
Old Mill Rural Services has established a reputation as a leader in the provision of proactive accountancy and business advice to West Country farmers and rural based businesses. Business growth and the internal career progression of some key individuals within our talented team, has led to this outstanding and unique opportunity for a manager to join this growing team in Shepton Mallet.
Operating from four offices through Somerset, Wiltshire, Dorset, Devon and beyond, Old Mill has a wealth of high profile clients that provide varied, interesting and challenging work. Many of our technicians and accountants come directly from farming backgrounds and so have a true understanding of the issues and challenges that face this sector.
As a manager you will have responsibility for continuing to grow the business and delivering high quality service and advice to your clients. You will work closely with two other managers to lead and develop a strong team including trainees. You will need a proven record of delivering excellence and be committed to your own career development and that of your team. You will manage your own portfolio and be actively representing the practice in the local rural community whilst developing new business opportunities.
Qualifications and skills:
- ACA/ACCA qualified ideally from a progressive accountancy practice
- Relevant experience and knowledge of the Rural sector
- Up to date accounting knowledge - including accounting standards
- Current knowledge of CGT and IHT planning for the agricultural sector
- Experience in audit, accounts preparation, and tax with a Rural Services bias
- Experienced people manager, with the ability to coach and develop a team
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Either email a covering note and CV to or post to Group HR, Old Mill, Number One Goldcroft, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4DX.