Senior Accountant / Assistant Manager – Specialist Equine & Rural Portfolio
Location: Flexible (Cambridgeshire/Suffolk border based, fully remote, or with regional office options)
Reed Practice are delighted to be partnering with a proudly independent, nationally recognised firm with global reach—renowned for providing expert financial and advisory services to one of the UK’s most specialist and fascinating industry sectors.
Based in the heart of the UK’s horse-racing capital, this firm supports leading figures in the training, breeding, and racing world, as well as equestrian enterprises across the UK and internationally.
We are recruiting for a Senior Accountant / Assistant Manager to take ownership of a diverse client portfolio, with a particular focus on the bloodstock and racing industries. This is a rare opportunity to combine first-class accounting expertise with a genuine interest in a unique and prestigious sector.
What you’ll be doing
Managing your own portfolio, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality service, insight, and partnership to an array of industry-leading clients. Your responsibilities will include:
*Managing a mixed portfolio including racehorse trainers, breeders, and equestrian enterprises—from family-run farms to global operations—ensuring accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and tax returns.
*Attending client meetings, often on-site at farms, training yards, or racecourses, building deep relationships and delivering tailored, practical financial advice.
*Leading, supporting, and mentoring junior colleagues, reviewing work and guiding their development.
*Preparing and reviewing VAT returns, tax computations, and advisory schedules, with a specialist focus on agricultural and equine tax matters.
What you’ll bring
To excel in this role, you will have:
*ACA or ACCA qualification (or equivalent).
*Strong experience within UK general practice, ideally with exposure to rural, agricultural, or equine clients—or a genuine passion to work in this sector.
*Up-to-date knowledge of VAT requirements.
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage clients from highly varied backgrounds.
*Proficiency in cloud-based accounting systems, strong analytical ability, and meticulous attention to detail.
*The ability and willingness to travel to client premises.
Why this firm? What makes them different?
*Independently owned – no corporate red tape, just genuine values and long-term thinking.
*Growth through reputation – expansion is driven by natural growth and smart acquisitions, creating exceptional career progression opportunities.
*Unmatched sector exposure – work alongside industry-leading clients and learn from highly respected experts.
*You’re not just a number – the firm truly values its people, recognising that staff success directly drives business success.
*Flexible working – whether you’re near Cambridge or based elsewhere, remote and regional office options are available.
*Strong remuneration and benefits – competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that supports your professional and personal wellbeing.
If you’re seeking an interesting, challenging, and rewarding role with clients unlike any others in the UK practice market, we’d love to tell you more.
To explore this opportunity further, contact Natalie Harden at Reed.