Agriculture Senior Manager – Exeter
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Agriculture Senior Manager to join a respected professional services firm in Exeter. This role is ideal for an ACA, ACCA or CTA‑qualified professional with strong experience supporting farming families, rural enterprises and land‑based businesses. If you’re seeking a senior agricultural accountancy role in the South West with hybrid working, clear progression and a varied portfolio of long‑standing rural clients, this opportunity offers exceptional career development.
About the Agriculture Senior Manager Role
You will work closely with a diverse portfolio of agricultural and rural business clients, delivering a blend of accounts, tax compliance, advisory work and long‑term strategic planning. The role offers significant client interaction, technical variety and the opportunity to influence the growth of a specialist agriculture and rural business team.
This position suits someone who enjoys building trusted relationships, providing practical advice to farming businesses and leading a team within a supportive, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a diverse portfolio of agricultural, rural and land‑based business clients
- Lead on accounts, tax and advisory work for farming families, estates and agricultural partnerships
- Provide strategic advice on succession planning, diversification, restructuring and long‑term business planning
- Review accounts, tax computations and technical work prepared by the team
- Act as a senior point of contact, building strong and lasting client relationships
- Mentor, support and develop junior and mid‑level team members
- Ensure compliance with UK tax legislation and internal quality standards
- Contribute to business development and the growth of the agriculture service line
Skills and Qualifications
- ACA, ACCA or CTA qualified (or equivalent)
- Strong experience working with agricultural, rural or land‑based clients
- Excellent understanding of farming businesses, rural taxation and sector‑specific challenges
- Confident managing a portfolio and reviewing work
- Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
- Ability to deliver clear, practical advice to farming families and rural enterprises
- Proactive, organised and comfortable working to deadlines
Why This Agriculture Senior Manager Opportunity in Exeter Stands Out
- Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing specialist team
- Exposure to a wide range of agricultural and rural clients
- Supportive, people‑focused culture with strong regional presence
- Modern Exeter offices, commutable from Exmouth, Torquay, Honiton, Tiverton and wider Devon
- Ongoing CPD, technical training and professional development
About the Professional Services Firm Supporting Rural and Agricultural Clients
You’ll be joining a well‑established independent professional services firm known for its high‑quality tax, audit and advisory services. With a strong regional footprint and a collaborative culture, the firm offers excellent development opportunities, a modern working environment and the chance to work with a wide range of dynamic rural and agricultural businesses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an Agriculture Senior Manager do? They lead accounts, tax and advisory work for agricultural and rural clients, providing strategic guidance and managing a specialist portfolio.
What qualifications do I need? ACA, ACCA or CTA is typically required, along with strong experience in agricultural or rural business work.
What experience is needed for agricultural accountancy roles? Experience supporting farming families, rural enterprises, agricultural partnerships and land‑based businesses.
What types of clients will I work with? Farming families, rural enterprises, landed estates, agricultural partnerships and land‑based businesses.
Is hybrid working available? Yes, hybrid and flexible working arrangements are commonly offered.
What progression opportunities exist? Agriculture Senior Managers often progress to Director roles, depending on performance and ambition.
Apply Now
If you’re ready to take the next step in your rural business advisory career, apply today for this Agriculture Senior Manager role in Exeter and join a forward‑thinking professional services team.
