Finance Officer

I am currently working with a popular business within the agricultural and production sector on a newly created Business Administrator role to support key administrative functions across farming, harvesting, production, and processing operations.

Working as part of the finance team and directly supporting the Finance Manager the successful candidate will play an important role in supporting operational efficiency, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring effective coordination between operational management teams.

This role requires a highly organised and proactive individual who can work collaboratively within a small team environment, build strong working relationships across the business, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and timely recording of financial transactions within the accounting system
• Support the Finance Manager with day-to-day financial administration and reporting activities.
• Maintain and update farm management software
• Record all field and factory labour activity by operational area to ensure accurate cost allocation and reporting within management accounts.
• Manage the costing, procurement, and administration of hired equipment, ensuring cost-effective sourcing.
• Build strong collaborative relationships across the wider business.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in an administrative, finance, or operations support role, ideally within agriculture, manufacturing, food production, or a similar operational environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident using accounting systems, spreadsheets, and management software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across departments.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to support cost control and operational efficiency.
• A proactive and problem-solving approach to work.

Desirable

• Experience using farm management or traceability software.
• Understanding of agricultural operations, crop planning, or factory/production processes.
• Knowledge of procurement and stock control procedures.

Personal Attributes

• Reliable and self-motivated
• Team-oriented with a collaborative approach
• Adaptable and willing to support wider business activities
• Committed to high standards of accuracy and compliance
• Positive attitude towards continuous improvement and health & safety standards

Benefits

• Salary of £38k - £40k depending on experience
• 32 days’ annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays, increasing after 5 years’ service
• Life insurance cover
• Health cashback plan
• Nest pension scheme

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing business within the agricultural and production sector in a newly created role with genuine scope to make a meaningful impact. The business are looking to hire the successful candidate quickly so please reach out today to find out more.

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