Financial Controller

This is a hands-on finance and administration role at a privately owned 2,000-acre arable estate near King’s Sutton (South Northamptonshire). Alongside the in-house arable farming enterprise, we manage 26 residential properties and a growing number of commercial lets. You’ll provide end-to-end financial stewardship and estate administration—producing accurate records, timely reporting, robust compliance and decision-ready insight for the family—while working closely with our advisers and our managing/letting agent. Key Responsibilities Finance leadership: Maintain farm, estate and trust records (Landmark KEYPrime). Supervise a part-time bookkeeper. Manage cash flow, debtors/creditors and payment runs. Oversee payroll and submit HMRC filings. Reporting and controls: Produce management accounts, KPIs and rolling forecasts. Support budgeting and variance analysis. Prepare and submit VAT returns. Coordinate year-end accounts and tax filings with external accountants. Track investments and performance. Property admin: Partner with the managing/letting agent on lettings, renewals, maintenance and issue resolution. Keep tenancy/licence and rent records current. Raise and issue rent invoices promptly and accurately; monitor arrears. Farm/estate admin: Oversee the administrative side of the farming enterprise. Manage insurance renewals (property, vehicles, machinery). Ensure farm-assurance records are kept (e.g., Countryside Stewardship, SFI, Red Tractor). External liaison: Act as main point of contact for accountants, solicitors, land agents, insurers and public bodies (e.g. RPA, local authorities); Instruct and manage advisers as required. Family office support: Prepare agendas, papers and minutes for periodic family meetings. Maintain well-organised digital/paper records. ​​​​​ About You Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) 5 years or equivalent experience in finance administration—ideally in a farm or rural-estate context or at an accountancy practice specialising in farms and rural estates. Strong technical accounting skills combined with a commercial mindset. Trust/partnership accounting and CGT/IHT exposure a significant plus. Confident with accounting software (KEYPrime); advanced Excel with solid Word/Outlook skills. Proactive, highly organised, and an excellent communicator with attention to detail; comfortable working independently and liaising with advisers and stakeholders. Discreet, professional, trustworthy; genuine interest in farming and the countryside, with a commercial and practical, hands-on approach. What We Offer A pivotal, varied and interesting role across finance, property and farm operations working on-site in a countryside setting with real scope for impact and autonomy. Direct involvement in decision-making with the family. Collaboration with high-calibre professional advisers. A competitive package commensurate with experience. A values-led environment balancing commercial performance, environmental stewardship and family legacy. If this sounds like you, please apply with your CV and a short note on your relevant experience.

Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire, GB

Posted Date: 11/2/2025