Agricultural Bookkeeper

Do you have experience in bookkeeping, especially within the agricultural or rural business sector?

You know bookkeeping, and you understand the unique rhythm of rural and agricultural life. You enjoy helping farmers, contractors, and land-based businesses stay on top of their finances. Now you’re looking for a role where you can deepen those relationships, bring real value to your clients, and be part of a supportive firm that’s invested in your development. At Forrester Boyd, that’s exactly what you’ll find.

We may have been around for over 90 years, but we approach each day with fresh thinking. Our partner group is young, our mindset is progressive, and our business continues to grow across the region. With offices across the Lincolnshire & Yorkshire region, this is an opportunity to join a respected firm with a modern outlook at the heart of the rural community.

We support

we’re happy to discuss flexible and home working options to support a healthy work and life balance.

We recognise

we celebrate and reward long service awards and promotions.

We socialise

we hold regular social events and offer plenty of networking opportunities.

We care

we give you access to Fortis Therapy and Training offering confidential advice and wellbeing support.

We develop

we ensure staff have a wealth of technical and soft skill courses at their fingertips to enable ongoing learning and personal development.

What will your days look like?

No two days are the same in this role. You will have the freedom to manage your own workload and the support of a friendly and down‑to‑earth team. Your week might include:

Providing bookkeeping and management accounting services to farmers, landowners, and rural enterprises.
Processing sales, purchase, and nominal ledgers, including livestock and crop transactions.
Completing bank and loan reconciliations, including seasonal lending arrangements.
Preparing and submitting VAT returns, including agricultural flat‑rate and partial exemption schemes.
Advising clients on accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, and agricultural systems including Farmplan.
Supporting clients with grant claims, capital allowance records, and diversified income streams such as holiday lets or renewable energy.
Preparing management reports and assisting with year‑end accounts.
Communicating directly with clients to answer queries and offer practical financial insight.
Travelling to client premises across the local area.

This is a role where you will be trusted to get on with things, encouraged to share your ideas, and supported to build strong relationships with clients who genuinely value your help.

Who we’re looking for

You will ideally have strong experience in bookkeeping within an agricultural or rural business environment. An AAT Level 4 qualification (or equivalent experience) is preferred, although we’re equally open to those who are qualified by experience.

You will also bring:

Solid experience with ledgers, reconciliations, and VAT.
Confidence using cloud accounting software and a willingness to learn farm‑specific systems.
Excellent communication skills and a natural ability to build rapport with farming families.
The ability to work independently and meet deadlines, especially during seasonal peaks.
An organised, reliable, and approachable manner.

If you have a genuine interest in the agricultural sector and enjoy working closely with clients, we’d love to hear from you.

30

22 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) - increasing with service

3

Life assurance worth three times salary

5

Purchase up to 5 days additional holidays per year

Why you will love working with us

At Forrester Boyd, we don’t believe in a one‑size‑fits‑all career path. You’ll be part of a firm that invests in your growth, trusts you to take ownership, and values your wellbeing as much as your output.

What we offer:

Flexible working arrangements, including part‑time and hybrid options.
22 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
The option to purchase up to 5 additional days of holiday each year.
Life assurance at three times salary.
Access to Fortis Therapy & Training for confidential wellbeing support.
Strong focus on learning, development, and progression within agricultural and rural accounting.
Professional training opportunities.
A friendly team culture with regular social events and networking opportunities.

You will join a team that supports one another, celebrates success, and takes pride in helping rural businesses thrive.

This isn’t just another bookkeeping role. It’s your next big step.

To Apply

It's really easy.

Simply send your current CV along with a covering letter.

Apply today

Need to know a bit more about us?

Forrester Boyd is one of the largest independent chartered accountancy practices with offices in Grimsby, Louth, Scunthorpe, Skegness, Lincoln, Beverley and Leeds.

We offer a full spectrum of accountancy, audit, tax and business advisory services to a wide and diverse client base. We have a pro-active and forward thinking partnership, who are driven to deliver continual growth and development of the practice. We have 17 partners with an average age of 40 who are very focussed on continual improvement and development of the firm, its services, its efficiency and its teams.

This provides a really great place to work. We support our people by nurturing talent, providing opportunities for progression and career development, and recruiting the best people to join our firm.