Financial Controller

Financial Controlle

Steanbow Farms is a diverse and progressive family farming business based near Shepton Mallet in Somerset. We are looking for an experienced, organised and commercially minded Financial Controller to join our team.

About Steanbow Farms

Our dairy enterprise operates a herd of approximately 200 cows, our poultry enterprise operates three broiler sites comprising twelve sheds, producing approximately 3.5 million chickens each year. Our Operations enterprise farms approximately 1,500 acres, growing crops including wheat, maize and grass, much of which supports our livestock enterprises.

The Role

As Financial Controller, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day financial administration and control of the business, working across all three enterprises and supporting the owners and management team with accurate and timely financial information.

This is a hands-on role with responsibility for the day-to-day financial management of the business. You will work closely with the owners, management team and colleagues across the farm, ensuring that our financial processes are accurate, efficient and well managed.

We are looking for someone who is AAT Level 4 qualified and has strong experience in a similar role. The successful candidate will be confident managing a broad range of financial responsibilities and will have excellent attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills and a practical, proactive approach.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Day-to-day bookkeeping and maintenance of accurate financial records.
• Managing the purchase and sales ledgers
• Credit control, including monitoring outstanding debts and following up payments.
• Processing supplier invoices and managing payments.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Managing wages and payroll, including pension administration.
• Bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate cash records.
• Preparing regular financial reports and information for the owners and management team.
• Maintaining strong financial controls and ensuring processes are followed consistently.
• Liaising with external accountants, HMRC, pension providers, banks, suppliers and customers as required.
• Supporting year-end accounts and providing information to external advisers.
• Providing general financial support and advice to the wider business.

About You

We are looking for an experienced finance professional who enjoys being involved in all aspects of a business's finances.

Essential:

• AAT Level 4 qualified
• Strong experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Senior Accounts or similar role.
• Proven experience across bookkeeping and general financial administration.
• Experience of VAT returns, payroll, pensions and credit control
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A confident and professional approach when dealing with colleagues, suppliers, customers and external advisers.
• The ability to work independently, take ownership and use initiative.
• Good IT and Excel skills.

Desirable:

• Experience using Landmark accounting software.
• Knowledge or previous experience of the agricultural sector.
• Experience working within a diverse business with multiple trading enterprises.
• An understanding of agricultural accounts and the financial considerations associated with farming businesses.

Agricultural experience is advantageous but not essential. We are particularly interested in finding someone with the right financial experience, attitude and interpersonal skills who can become a valued member of the Steanbow Farms team.

Location: Steanbow Farms, near Shepton Mallet, Somerset

Salary: £45,000

Hours: Full-time, with some flexibility for the right candidate.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining your relevant experience to [email protected]

Pay: £45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person