Recruitment

Agricultural/Equine Accounts Trainee Opportunity

Butler & Co Chartered Accountants are looking to recruit an Accounts Trainee to provide support to our busy practice located in a beautiful rural setting close to Alresford.

We are an equal opportunities employer with 4 directors and a diverse team of 27 employees, providing a friendly, supportive training environment. The successful candidate requires good IT, numeracy and communication skills together with the ability to work as part of a team. An understanding of the farming and/or equine industries would be highly advantageous. There will be a requirement to undertake qualifications through the AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) which will be paid for by the firm together with paid study leave. Previous office or accountancy experience is not necessary; however, candidates must be enthusiastic and keen to learn.

The role includes assisting with the preparation of sole trade, partnership and limited company accounts and tax computations, preparation of VAT Returns and assisting with bookkeeping and payroll using accounting software such as Xero, Sage, Quickbooks and IRIS. Full on-the-job training will be provided in addition to AAT qualifications. Butler & Co has clients both local and nationwide across many sectors including farming and rural businesses, equine, professional practices, charities and landed estates.

Other company benefits include:

• Ample free car parking available at the office
• Flexibility in working hours
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Office social outings

This role is full-time Monday to Friday and offers an excellent opportunity for career development with the possibility to complete higher qualifications in ACA or ACCA. Butler & Co encourage and support employees to progress within the firm. The starting salary will be national minimum wage for age with regular salary reviews based on completion of exams and progression. Due to location, access to your own transport is essential.

To apply for this position, please send your CV and covering letter to:

Sarah Henbest, HR
Butler & Co, The Old Stables, Sutton Manor Farm, Bishop’s Sutton, Alresford, SO24 0AA

Email: sarah.henbest@butler-co.co.uk  
Website: www.butler-co.co.uk

A Career in Farm Accountancy and Tax

We are looking for experienced staff to join our expanding team and are considering varying levels of experience with the focus being on quality staff with a farming and equine background/agricultural experience.

Butler & Co Chartered Accountants are a leading firm of Agricultural Accountants and Tax specialists. We have a large farming and equine client base including a substantial amount of tax advisory on complex farm succession and development land.

Julie Butler, the managing partner, is the author of “Stanleys Taxation of Farmers and Landowners” plus “Tax Planning for Farm and Land Diversification” and is editor of “Farm Tax Brief”.

The roles we have on offer would suit candidates wanting to relocate to Hampshire for a career opportunity with attractive salary packages and training opportunities.

Please contact:

Email: infobutler@butler-co.co.uk

Tel: 01962 735544