Your new company
Our client is one of the fastest growing independent accounting and business advisory firms in the UK with 4 offices, 8 partners and 115 staff (with a plan to grow to 15 partners and 190 staff by 2030). With their people and client service at the heart of everything they do, this relationship-driven firm has the culture, values and model for profitability which are both attractive and refreshing. With the right growth recipe, they are able to offer amazing opportunities for future leaders.
Northamptonshire offers beautiful countryside in an easily accessible central location. It has a fascinating history, brilliant schools, low crime rates and a wide range of quality affordable housing.
Your new role
As a result of both succession and growth, there is an opportunity for a client facing Agriculture Partner within the firm. Following a recent retirement, the Agriculture Team now has 3 partners and 47 staff operating predominantly across Kettering and Banbury. Initially, working closely with and transitioning a c. £750k portfolio across, you will quickly take over the leadership of the Kettering office and join the other 3 partners in running and developing the Agriculture Business for the firm.
You will be supported and mentored on all aspects of the role including the market piece, client relationships, technical and internal responsibilities.
They punch well above their weight with their client-base, and this continues to grow (with work predominantly coming via referrals). Your role will be to advise on and provide support to a high-quality and loyal agricultural client-base, enabling their success through innovative solutions.
What you'll need to succeed
This Firm is looking for an ACA/ACCA qualified agriculture professional with sound knowledge of advising the agriculture community on both their core farming business/family wealth and the ever-growing business diversification within this sector - supporting on all aspects of their accounting and taxation needs. With excellent communication skills and commercial acumen in relation to client requirements and problem-solving, you will enjoy working with a busy portfolio and be happy to mentor, support and challenge the managers and directors to help them progress.
What you'll get in return
Alongside a competitive salary and bonus, they offer a very flexible, hybrid working model which allows you to have a true worklife balance. The benefits package includes private healthcare cover and an electric car scheme. Equity partnership available - timescales to be discussed. Relocation assistance can be provided.
What you need to do now
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