Who We Help

We support a wide range of farming and rural businesses, including:

• family farms and owner-managed agricultural businesses
• arable, dairy, and livestock farms
• mixed and diversified farming operations
• contract and share farming arrangements
• rural enterprises such as farm shops, holiday lets, contractors, and livery yards

We also advise farming families on longer term planning, including succession, ownership structures, and tax efficiency.

Whether your records are maintained through cloud accounting software, spreadsheets, or manual bookkeeping, we can help organise and improve your financial systems.

Our Agricultural Accounting Services

Annual Accounts and Tax Compliance

• preparation of annual accounts
• corporation tax, partnership tax, and self assessment returns
• HMRC submissions and ongoing correspondence management
• practical tax advice tailored to farming and rural businesses

Farm Tax Planning

We help farming businesses improve tax efficiency through advice on:

• capital allowances for machinery, equipment, and farm assets
• Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief
• profit averaging and relief planning for fluctuating income
• herd basis elections and livestock valuations
• capital gains tax planning for land and property transactions
• succession and inheritance tax considerations for farming families

VAT for Farmers

• VAT registration and compliance
• Agricultural Flat Rate Scheme guidance
• VAT return preparation and review
• identifying eligible VAT recovery opportunities

Making Tax Digital and Cloud Accounting

• HMRC-compliant software setup and migration
• bank feed integration and digital bookkeeping systems
• practical income and expense recording processes
• advice on selecting suitable accounting software for your farm
• ongoing training and support for farm staff and business owners

Payroll and Farm Workers

• PAYE payroll services
• workplace pensions and auto-enrolment support
• CIS guidance where relevant
• payroll support for seasonal and farm workers

Business Advice and Farm Forecasting

• cashflow forecasting and budgeting
• scenario planning for changing market conditions
• benchmarking and diversification planning
• support for new income streams, including renewable energy projects
• business structure reviews for long-term sustainability and growth

Succession and Long-Term Planning

Ownership and Land Structure Advice

We advise farming businesses, rural estates, and landowners on ownership structures designed to support long-term operational and family objectives. This includes reviewing land ownership arrangements, partnership structures, and estate planning considerations.

Working With Solicitors and Professional Advisers

We regularly work alongside solicitors and other professional advisers to support coordinated succession planning strategies. Effective planning can help reduce inheritance tax exposure, protect agricultural reliefs, and support a smoother transfer of assets between generations.

Protecting the Farm for Future Generations

Our focus is on helping farming families preserve the long-term stability of the business while protecting land, assets, and family interests for future generations.

Benefits of Working With Us

Farmers and rural businesses who work with us often benefit from:

• improved confidence around tax compliance and deadlines
• better visibility over farm profitability and performance
• stronger cashflow management and financial planning
• reduced administrative pressure and paperwork
• practical long-term planning for the farm and family
• access to specialist agricultural accounting and tax advice

Our team understands the agricultural sector and provides advice based on practical experience working with farming businesses across the UK.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a specialist agricultural accountant?

Agricultural accounting and tax planning involve sector-specific rules, reliefs, and valuation issues. Working with a specialist can help ensure important reliefs and planning opportunities are not overlooked.

Can you help if my accounts are behind?

Yes. We regularly assist farming businesses that need help bringing accounts and tax filings up to date while improving future record keeping processes.

Do you work with farmers across the UK?

Yes. We support farming clients throughout the UK using cloud accounting systems, remote meetings, and farm visits where appropriate.

Book a Free Farm Accounting Consultation

If you are looking for practical accounting and tax advice from advisers who understand the farming sector, we would be happy to discuss your requirements.