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Competitive Salary | Hybrid | Exeter, Taunton or Bristol Company Overview: A well-established professional services firm with a strong presence across the South West is seeking to strengthen its specialist rural advisory capability. The organisation supports a diverse client base operating across agriculture, landed estates and rural enterprises, combining technical excellence with a people-focused culture and a genuine commitment to wellbeing and development. Role Overview: This is an opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to join a specialist Agriculture and Landed Estates team at Senior or Assistant Manager level. The role offers exposure to a broad range of rural clients, from traditional estates to progressive agri-businesses, providing accounting, compliance and advisory support that makes a real difference. It is well suited to someone looking to deepen sector expertise while progressing their career within a supportive, forward-thinking environment. Responsibilities of the Senior or Assistant Manager: Oversee the preparation and review of annual accounts and tax computations for farms, estates and rural businesses Provide personal, trust and corporate tax compliance support, including VAT and capital tax matters Identify and advise on tax planning, succession and business structuring opportunities Build strong client relationships, liaising with stakeholders and supporting junior team members Requirements Senior or Assistant Manager: ACA, ACCA or AAT qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation and tax compliance Experience working with a range of business structures, including partnerships and trusts Confident, organised and able to manage workloads independently while contributing to a team Benefits: Competitive salary with clear progression opportunities Hybrid and flexible working model Comprehensive wellbeing and healthcare support Generous pension and protection benefits Ongoing learning, development and professional support Inclusive culture with strong regional and team connectivity If you are looking for a role where your expertise is valued and your career can grow within a specialist rural advisory environment, we would love to hear from you Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship. Recruitment Consultant: Matt Wicks Ref: 11138