The Opportunity: Are you ready to step into a rewarding accounting role set on a picturesque rural estate, where you'll play a pivotal role in driving the financial success of a thriving family-run estate portfolio? The Finance Manager role presents a rewarding blend of responsibilities from essential bookkeeping and invoicing to creating insightful financial reports and managing VAT compliance. In an office-based role, based in the stunning surroundings of our client's estate in the South East of England, you'll partner with the Operations Manager on strategic budgeting, producing monthly management accounts while spearheading the modernisation of financial systems. We're seeking a personable accounting professional with exceptional attention to detail who can confidently and accurately prepare and present accounts that drive informed business decisions. The Company: A historic family farming estate, surrounded by picturesque mixed farmland, home to several thriving diversification enterprises. At the estate's core is a dedicated and professional team that takes great pride in preserving and advancing the estate's legacy for generations to come. Role Responsibilities: * To manage daily bookkeeping tasks, including raising invoices, managing accounts receivable and payable, bank reconciliations, payroll, VAT returns and liaising with creditors and debtors * To manage monthly invoicing for the various enterprises, ensuring a timely collection of deposits * To produce monthly management accounts including budgets and cashflow forecast * To prepare monthly financial reports (P&L), manage VAT submissions, liaise with HMRC, the bank and estate accountants for end-of-year accounts * To work with the Operations Manager to create and maintain budgets, forecasts, and cash flow analyses while supporting management in financial decision-making * To assist in transitioning the bookkeeping system to a cloud-based platform * To provide administrative support to the Estate Office and assist with Partners' personal banking affairs as required Skills you will need: Essential: * 3-5 years of accounting experience * AAT qualified, or equivalent * A strong and proven knowledge of accounting principles and concepts * Strong analytical and numerical skills with exceptional attention to detail * Excellent problem-solving skills, able to identify financial discrepancies, and recommend practical solutions * The ability to manage confidential and sensitive financial information with discretion * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * A team player, able to work within a team and autonomously when required * A practical and adaptable work approach * Advanced Excel skills, with experience in accounting software, e.g., Landmark and Xero Remuneration: A competitive salary and package commensurate with the successful candidate's experience