Farm Business Consultant

Exeter, South West | £25,000 - £35,000 + benefits package | 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | Permanent | Agricultural consultancy role supporting farming businesses across the South West.

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Farm Business Consultant to join a Top 50+50 Accountancy Practice and Real Living Wage Employer with offices across Devon and Somerset. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about agriculture who is looking to build a long-term career in Agricultural Management Consultancy.

Key Duties:

• Provide technical dairy advice, including nutrition guidance, fertility reviews, and forage management support.
• Support farm businesses through performance reviews and management accounts analysis.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and business planning activities.
• Work closely with farming and rural businesses to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Deliver tailored business advice based on client goals and requirements.
• Build strong working relationships with clients across the agricultural sector.
• Collaborate with rural and accounting teams to provide a comprehensive client service.

Requirements:

• Agricultural degree or related qualification.
• Practical farming or agricultural industry experience.
• Strong interest in farm business performance and management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyse information and provide practical advice.
• Proactive and motivated approach to work.
• Professional and team-oriented attitude.

What We Offer:

• £25,000 - £35,000 salary plus associated benefits package.
• Flexible and hybrid working available.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Annual salary review.
• Pension scheme with matched contributions up to 6%.
• Death in service benefit.
• Access to employee rewards and health scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible benefits including Buy and Sell holiday, Cycle to Work, Payroll Charity Giving, and Private Medical Insurance.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after one year's service.
• Friendly and collaborative working environment.
• Full training and professional development opportunities.

Interested?

Apply now with your up-to-date CV.

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