Office and Accounts Manager

Office & Accounts Manager – Spider is currently advertising on behalf of a client, who has an exciting opportunity for an Office & Accounts Manager to be based within their office in Kirton, situated between Ipswich & Felixstowe. This is a pivotal role with the responsibility for the day to day running of all aspects of the Farm office accounts, payroll and administration functions.

As the Office & Accounts Manager you will be working directly for the farm owner. We are looking for someone with accounting and finance experience, as well as strong organisational skills to run the accounts and all aspects of the Estate and farming administration/record keeping. This will also involve assisting with managing various properties across the Estate as and when required.

Office & Accounts Manager duties include:

• Full responsibility for the banking and finance, including VAT returns, pension payments, payroll, raising and processing invoices and month end cash flow reporting (this constitutes 60% of the role).


• Full responsibility for all aspects of administration relating to the farming and property businesses (this constitutes 40% of the role).


• Maintenance of the Farmplan finance, farming, and property databases.


• Liaison with tenants and outside suppliers.


• All aspects of Health & Safety.

The ideal candidate:

• Sound financial experience is essential.


• Strong computer and IT skills.


• Strong organisational skills.


• Ability to think on your feet and work unsupervised.


• Farming experience would be advantageous.


• Excellent communication skills.


• A strong empathy with the countryside and the rural way of life.


• Own transport is essential due to the rural location.

This is a full-time position. On offer is a competitive and negotiable remuneration package dependent on experience which is to be discussed at interview stage.

If you have the necessary skills and experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

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