Who We Help

We support farmers and rural businesses including:

• Family farms and owner-managed businesses
• Arable and livestock farms
• Mixed and diversified farms
• Contract and share farmers
• Rural enterprises such as livery yards, farm shops, holiday lets and contractors
• Farming families and the wider farming community, providing tailored support and understanding of their unique needs

Whether you use cloud accounting, spreadsheets or a box of receipts, we can help.

Our Agricultural Accounting Services

Annual Accounts and Tax Compliance

• Year-end accounts preparation
• Corporation tax, partnership tax and income tax returns
• HMRC submissions and correspondence handled for you
• Personalized tax advice for agricultural clients, including guidance on complex tax regulations and strategic planning

Farm Tax Planning

Maximise tax efficiency with advice on:

• Understanding the tax implications and tax liabilities involved in farm tax planning to ensure compliance and minimize obligations
• Strategies to ensure tax efficient planning for farmers, including the use of available tax reliefs
• Capital gains tax considerations in property and land transactions to optimize asset transfers and succession planning
• Capital allowances for machinery and equipment
• Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief
• Profit fluctuation planning and spreading reliefs
• Herd basis and livestock valuations

VAT for Farmers

• VAT registrations and returns
• Agricultural Flat Rate Scheme advice
• Ensuring all eligible VAT is reclaimed

Making Tax Digital and Cloud Accounting

• HMRC-compliant software setup
• Automatic bank feeds
• Simple systems for recording income and expenses
• Advice on choosing the most suitable accounting systems for your farm business needs
• Full training and ongoing support

Payroll and Farm Workers

• PAYE payroll services
• CIS guidance where relevant
• Workplace pensions and auto-enrolment support

Business Advice and Farm Forecasting

• Cashflow forecasting
• Budgeting and scenario planning
• Diversification planning and benchmarking
• Advising on developing new income streams, including renewable energy projects
• Reviewing and optimising your business structure for long-term sustainability
• Supporting the strategic development of your farm business

Succession and Long-Term Planning

Ownership and land structure advice

We provide expert advice on ownership structures for farms, landed estates, and rural businesses, ensuring that landowners can manage their assets efficiently and in line with their long-term objectives. Our team has extensive experience working with landed estate clients, offering bespoke solutions that address the complexities of estate management, family succession, and regulatory changes.

Working with solicitors and advisers

We work closely with solicitors and other professional advisers to deliver integrated succession planning strategies. Careful planning is essential for landowners and landed estates to ensure a smooth transfer of assets, minimize inheritance tax liabilities, and address family considerations. Our approach includes identifying opportunities for tax reliefs, such as agricultural property relief, and structuring your estate to protect family wealth and heritage for future generations.

Protecting the farm for future generations

Our focus is on helping landowners and landed estates preserve and grow their wealth, ensuring that the farm and its heritage are protected for future generations. By implementing strategic succession planning and inheritance tax mitigation strategies, we help you safeguard your assets and provide for your family’s future.

How Our Process Works

1. Discovery meeting or call: We learn about your farm, goals and concerns, focusing on each client’s unique needs.
2. Records review: We assess your current system and identify improvements.
3. Tailored proposal: Clear pricing and services designed around your farm.
4. Ongoing support: Clients can access a range of advisory services throughout the year, including tailored financial, tax, and business advice. Ask questions throughout the year, not just at year-end.

We can meet on-farm, online or by phone to suit your schedule.

Benefits of Working With Us

Farmers who work with us typically gain:

• Peace of mind about tax and deadlines
• Better understanding of farm profitability
• Improved cashflow planning
• Reduced paperwork and admin stress
• Clear future planning for the farm and family
• Access to specialist advice in areas such as agricultural accounting, VAT, and capital gains tax
• Guidance from a dedicated team with agricultural backgrounds, providing tailored support to farmers and rural businesses
• The benefit of our expertise in farming, agricultural regulations, and financial management
• Informed advice based on deep sector knowledge and understanding of your specific needs

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a specialist agricultural accountant?

Agricultural tax rules and valuations are complex. A specialist ensures you don’t miss reliefs or fall foul of regulations.

Can you help if my accounts are behind?

Yes. Many farmers come to us because they’ve fallen behind. We’ll bring everything up to date and put systems in place to avoid future issues.

Do you work with farmers across the UK?

Yes. We support clients nationwide with online tools and farm visits where possible.

Book a Free Farm Accounting Consultation

If you want straightforward, expert advice from accountants who understand farming, we’d love to help.

Contact us to:

• Arrange a free consultation
• Discuss reducing tax and admin burden
• Understand pricing tailored to your farm