Job Title: Finance and Administration Manager Reports to: Farm DirectorJob Purpose: To provide efficient and accurate bookkeeping, financial reporting and administrative support to the Farm Director and the management team, including the business owner.Timeline: This vacancy is due to the retirement of the current person, with a planned handover period.Commitment: This vacancy is part-time, approximately 2/3 days per week, but highly flexible with 1 day at the office and the rest WFH if desirable. Key Responsibilities:Bookkeeping:Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using Xero/Dext/Figured integrated accounting software.Process invoices, payments, and receipts in a timely manner.Prepare and submit VAT returns.Prepare the monthly and annual financial statements within a full budgetary control system.Ensure compliance with all relevant tax regulations and accounting standards.Carry out all payroll processing, including inputting employee data and generating payslips.Coordinate with external accountants as required.Administration:Manage and maintain office filing systems, both physical and digital to minimise paper.Provide general administrative support to the Farm Director and other team members, including some procurement.Answer and direct phone calls, respond to emails, and handle correspondence. Essential Skills and Experience:Proven experience in bookkeeping, financial reporting and administration, preferably within the agricultural sector.Strong working know