Chartered Accountant

Longley Farm; Holmfirth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run dairy business in Holmfirth is seeking a Chartered Accountant to oversee financial operations, ensuring compliance with HMRC and managing accounts. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified Chartered Accountant with experience in the food industry and a solid understanding of UK accounting standards. A competitive salary and benefits like a pension scheme and 33 days of holiday are offered.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

33 days' holiday per year including bank holidays

Paid breaks

Free parking and staff discounts

Ongoing professional development and training

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an accounting role, ideally in the food and agricultural industries.
• Strong working knowledge of UK accounting standards.
• Ability to create management accounts for product costings.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, reviewing, and submitting accounts for the company group.
• Ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements.
• Providing support with company tax matters.

Skills

Corporate tax knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage accounting software

Education

Fully qualified Chartered Accountant (FCA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)

Tools

Sage

Job description

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Job Title: Chartered Accountant

Location: Holmfirth, West Yorkshire

Salary: Competitive salary (based on experience)

Job type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours: 40 Hours Mon - Fri with some flexibility according to business needs

About Us

For over 75 years, Longley Farm has proudly produced premium dairy products, blending traditional family values with modern excellence. Renowned for quality and authenticity, our award‑winning products are enjoyed not only across Yorkshire but around the world.

As a family‑run business with a proud Yorkshire Heritage and a growing international presence, we take pride in doing things properly from the ingredients we use to the people we work with. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for an experienced Chartered Accountant to help us strengthen and develop our financial operations both in the UK and overseas.

Please note no sponsorship opportunities are available for this role so all candidates will require the right to live and work in the UK.

About the role

This is a full‑time, permanent position based at our offices in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire. Standard hours are Monday to Friday, with occasional flexibility to meet business needs. Occasional overseas travel may be required.

You will be responsible for preparing and submitting accounts for our group of family companies, including overseas entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with HMRC requirements. This role requires strong knowledge of corporate tax, confidence in managing end to end financial reporting, and a proactive, hands‑on approach. This is a varied and influential position within a respected, long‑established business.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing, reviewing, and submitting accounts for all companies within our family of businesses, including overseas entities
• Ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements and relevant accounting standards
• Providing general support with company tax matters and liaising with external specialists as needed
• Supporting audits, VAT, and tax planning projects, while staying informed of changes in legislation and advising accordingly
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation

Requirements

• Fully qualified Chartered Accountant (FCA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)
• Proven experience in an accounting role, ideally in the food and agricultural industries
• Strong working knowledge of company tax and UK accounting standards
• Ability to handle and manage accounting software, such as Sage
• Ability to create management accounts which combine accounting and production data, for product costings or productivity
• Understanding of tools such as forward exchange contracts, letters of credit, bank finance, lease purchase, discounted cash flow and net present value
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills

What’s on offer?

• Competitive salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• 33 days’ holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Paid breaks
• Free parking and staff product discounts
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Regular social events and a supportive team environment

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your experience and salary expectations. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of Financial Accountant, Chartered Accountancy, ACCA, ACA, FCCA, Bookkeeper, Financial Planner, Finance Manager, Chartered Accountant, Financial Accountancy, Senior Accountant, Financial Controller, Qualified Accountant may also be considered for this role. Please click the APPLY button to send your CV for this role.