Agri-Business Accounts Assistant

 

About the Role

You’ll be part of a dedicated team providing high-quality accounting and business support to a wide range of Agri-Business clients. This varied role offers excellent opportunities to build your technical knowledge and gain hands-on experience in a specialist sector at the heart of our rural economy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assisting with the preparation of year-end and management accounts
  • Processing financial records and bookkeeping for a range of clients
  • Managing a portfolio of VAT returns, preparing VAT returns ahead of deadlines and supporting compliance work
  • Liaising with clients and colleagues to ensure accurate and timely delivery of information
  • Working closely with the Agri-Business Directors and Managers with ad hoc projects and client queries
  • Support and mentoring junior staff on an ad hoc basis with support from the Managers

We’re looking for someone who is:

  • Qualified or studying towards AAT or similar
  • Confident, detail focused and well organised
  • A strong communicator who enjoys working as part of a team
  • Enthusiastic about developing a career in accountancy and the Agri-Business industry

This is a permanent position and will be based from our Shrewsbury Office, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week). Previous experience in an accountancy practice is required however knowledge of the Agri-Business industry would be an advantage but is not essential as full training will be provided.

Why Join Dyke Yaxley?

  • Friendly and supportive team culture
  • Ongoing professional development and study support
  • Opportunities to work with respected clients in the agricultural community
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Conveniently located in the heart of Shrewsbury

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take the next step in your accountancy career, we’d love to hear from you!
Please send your CV and a covering letter to Keith Higgins (keith.higgins@dykeyaxley.co.uk) or Natasha Fox (natasha.fox@dykeyaxley.co.uk) by Friday 12th December.

Register your CV with us

Take the opportunity to register your CV, and we’ll contact you directly if a suitable vacancy arises in our Accountancy, Tax, Payroll, Bookkeeping, or Administration teams.

We always review our on-file CVs first when new opportunities become available – both within DY and across our extensive client base, who frequently seek our support with recruitment.