Farm Secretary

We are recruiting for a reliable and organised Farm Secretary on a part time, permanent self-employed basis to provide essential administrative and accounts support to a small, established farming operation based in rural Leominster. This is a varied role suited to someone who is confident in managing day-to-day administration, accounts and payroll responsibilities of a busy diverse business.

What you can expect

• Permanent position on a self-employed basis
• 2–3 days per week
• Hourly rate - Negotiable depending on experience
• Rural location near Leominster
• Varied role with responsibility for the day-to-day administration of busy rural business

What you will be doing

• Managing the day-to-day administrative requirements of a busy diverse agricultural business
• Using Xero to maintain financial records and process transactions
• Processing invoices and paying supplier bills
• Managing purchase and sales ledger administration
• Assisting with cash flow and general financial administration
• Processing wages for a small team
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records
• Handling correspondence, paperwork and general office administration
• Liaising with suppliers, contractors and other external contacts
• Supporting the farm management team with general administrative tasks
• Ensuring financial and administrative deadlines are met
• Maintaining confidentiality when dealing with financial and employee information

What we are looking for

• Previous experience in a similar role within administrative, accounts or bookkeeping capacity, ideally within agriculture or similar business
• Confident using Xero or similar accounting software
• Experience processing invoices and paying bills
• Experience with payroll/wages would be highly beneficial
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• Able to work independently and manage your own workload
• Confident dealing with financial information and maintaining confidentiality
• Good communication skills and a professional approach
• A practical and flexible attitude
• Own transport essential due to rural location
• Must be comfortable working on a self-employed basis

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