Agriculture & Landed Estates Manager – Taunton
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Agriculture & Landed Estates Manager to join a respected professional services firm in Taunton. This role is ideal for an ACA, ACCA or CTA‑qualified accountant (or finalist) with strong experience in agricultural accounts, rural business advisory, landed estates, farm accounts, inheritance tax planning, succession planning and supporting farming families, rural enterprises and estate owners. If you’re seeking a senior agricultural advisory role in Somerset with hybrid working, progression opportunities and exposure to a wide range of rural clients, this position offers exceptional long‑term development.
Agriculture & Landed Estates Manager Role Overview – Rural Accounts, Farm Advisory, Estate Management & Tax Planning
You will manage and support a diverse portfolio of agricultural and rural clients across Taunton, Taunton Town Centre, Taunton Deane, South Somerset, Bridgwater, Wellington, Cullompton, Tiverton, Exmoor, the Quantock Hills, the Blackdown Hills and the wider South West region. Your work will include agricultural accounts, farm business reviews, estate accounts, rural tax planning, succession planning, cashflow forecasting, diversification planning, digital accounting support and delivering commercial insights to help clients improve performance, profitability and long‑term sustainability.
This position suits someone who enjoys hands‑on advisory work, building strong relationships with farming families and estate owners, and contributing to a growing rural and agricultural services team.
Key Responsibilities – Agricultural Accounts, Rural Advisory, Farm Business Support & Estate Management
* Prepare and review agricultural accounts, farm accounts and estate accounts
* Lead tax planning, inheritance tax planning and succession planning for rural clients
* Deliver advisory insights to help farming businesses improve performance and decision‑making
* Support clients with budgeting, forecasting, cashflow planning and financial strategy
* Provide guidance on diversification, estate strategy and long‑term rural planning
* Work closely with farming families, landowners, estates and rural enterprises
* Review work prepared by junior team members and provide constructive feedback
* Support clients with digital accounting systems, cloud software and process improvements
* Liaise with farmers, estate managers and rural business owners to present findings and recommendations
* Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal quality processes
* Identify opportunities to add value and support business development
Skills and Qualifications – Agricultural Accounts, Rural Advisory, Farm Business Knowledge & Estate Management
* ACA, ACCA or CTA qualified, part‑qualified or finalist (or equivalent)
* Strong experience in agricultural accounts, rural business advisory or landed estates
* Excellent understanding of farm accounts, estate accounts and rural tax planning
* Confident preparing and reviewing agricultural accounts and advisory reports
* Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members
* Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
* Ability to deliver clear, practical advice to farming families and estate owners
* Proactive, organised and comfortable working to deadlines
What You’ll Bring
* Strong technical expertise in agricultural accounts and rural advisory work
* Experience supporting farming families, rural enterprises and landed estates
* Ability to interpret financial information and provide commercial insights
* A client‑focused approach with excellent communication skills
* Commercial awareness and the ability to identify advisory opportunities
* A collaborative mindset and willingness to support team development
Why This Agriculture & Landed Estates Manager Role in Taunton Is a Leading Opportunity
* Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
* Clear progression opportunities within a growing rural advisory team
* Exposure to a wide range of dynamic agricultural and rural businesses
* Opportunity to supervise and mentor junior colleagues
* Supportive, people‑focused culture with strong regional presence
* Modern Taunton offices, commutable from Bridgwater, Wellington, Cullompton, Tiverton and wider Somerset
* Ongoing CPD, technical training and professional development
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