Agricultural Business Analyst / Bookkeeper

We are looking to add an Agricultural Business Analyst / Bookkeeper to our growing team on a full-time permanent basis.

The successful applicant will assist in the undertaking and preparation of accurate management information and accounts, and deliver a bookkeeping service for agriculture clients.

Wilson Wraight is a well established, highly regarded leading provider of agricultural, environmental, and planning consultancy services. Based in Bury St Edmunds and led by six Partners, our range of high-quality and efficient management services aim to support land-based businesses for decades to come. We are committed to creating an environment that enables our team to continuously develop, succeed and thrive.

Benefits:

Structured career development and opportunities for career progression
Investment in your ongoing training
Staff incentives and rewards scheme
Health Scheme
Flexible Working
Above industry standard Pension investment
Above industry standard annual leave allocation
Annual salary review

Responsibilities will include:

This role covers many areas of responsibility, working with multiple clients, including but not limited to the following:

Compiling accurate financial information, including management budgets and reports
Carry out administrative estate management responsibilities
Liaise directly with farmers and estate owners, including some travel for client meetings
Maintain and improve your accounting knowledge, sharing where appropriate with colleagues and clients
Efficient and accurate completion of all monthly or quarterly bookkeeping activities including activities relevant to the practice including but not limited to VAT Returns, invoice management, bank reconciliations, sales and purchase ledger controls, pension payments, accruals, journals, prepayments etc
Provide cover and assistance to your colleagues

The role requires the following:

Outstanding organisation, with good attention to detail and a keen eye for accuracy
Effective time management
Excellent analytical and numerical command
The ability to clearly communicate and build relationships both as a focused individual and as a team player
Competent with accounts software programmes and production of management information with an ability to interpret the figures
Proven bookkeeping, payroll, and accounts assistant experience
IT skills including excel
A willingness to be proactive and take the initiative
AAT Qualification to level 3, or a willingness to work towards it
Flexible approach to working from the office and travelling to farm meetings