Accountant - Assistant Manager - Practice

• Manage a portfolio of clients, including racehorse trainers, breeders, and equestrian businesses, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and tax returns
• Prepare year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies, including those operating in racing, breeding, and equine services
• Attend client meetings, often on-site at stud farms, training yards, or racecourses, to build strong relationships and provide tailored financial advice
• Oversee and mentor junior team members, reviewing work and supporting their development
• Prepare and review VAT returns, tax computations, and advisory schedules, with a focus on agricultural and equine tax planning

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in general practice, ideally with exposure to rural, agricultural, or equine clients, or a strong interest in this area
• Up to date working knowledge of VAT
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with clients from the racing and bloodstock community
• Strong IT skills, including cloud accounting platforms (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks)
• Ability to travel to client premises, including racecourses, studs, and rural locations
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills

A genuine interest in the horse racing and bloodstock industry is highly desirable

• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• Death in service cover
• Continuous training in soft skills, technical knowledge, and professional development
• Flexible start and finish times
• Employee Assistance Programme: Legal financial support and 24 hour health line
• Reward Gateway: Access to discounts from many retailers, gyms and services
• Team Culture: Be part of a friendly, professional team that values collaboration and knowledge-sharing
• Opportunities to attend industry events, including bloodstock sales, race meetings, and equestrian shows