Accountancy Manager

Job Purpose

The Accountancy Manager is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the poultry business, ensuring accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and effective financial planning. The role supports operational efficiency across production, processing, and distribution by delivering timely financial insights and maintaining strong financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements

• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, providing variance analysis

• Produce weekly and monthly reporting tailored to agricultural and production cycles

• Support year-end accounts preparation and liaise with external auditors

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead annual budgeting process across farms, processing units, and logistics

• Develop rolling forecasts, considering feed costs, livestock performance, and market pricing

• Provide financial modelling for business decisions, including expansion or capital investments

Cost Control & Analysis

• Analyse production costs (feed, labour, utilities, veterinary costs)

• Monitor margins across poultry products (e.g., eggs, broilers, processed goods)

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with UK financial regulations, tax requirements, and industry standards

• Oversee VAT returns, payroll accounting, and statutory reporting

• Maintain and improve internal financial controls and processes

Team Management

• Manage and develop finance team members (e.g., assistant accountants, clerks)

• Allocate workloads and ensure deadlines are met

• Provide training and support to non-finance managers on financial processes

Operational Support

• Work closely with farm managers and operations teams to align financial and production data

• Support stock control processes, including livestock valuation and feed inventory

• Contribute to business strategy with financial insights