Job Description

Squerryes Estate, Westerham

Squerryes Estate is seeking an experienced Estate Accountant to take full ownership of finance across a diverse, multi-entity estate business spanning hospitality, wine, property, farming and events. This is a hands-on, senior accounting role reporting directly to the Managing Director, replacing the existing Finance Lead position and playing a central role in the Estate's long-term financial sustainability.

The Role

You will be responsible for all accounting, reporting and financial control across all Squerryes entities, providing accurate, timely information to support commercial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Compliance

Responsibility for accounting across all Squerryes entities Preparation of statutory accounts and liaison with external accountants VAT returns, including partial exemption General ledger management and reconciliations

Management Accounts & Reporting

Monthly management accounts with variance analysis and commentary Clear, actionable insight for senior management Ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cashflow

Lead the annual budgeting process Support department heads with financial guidance and cost control Cashflow forecasting and planning

Operational Finance & Controls

Oversight of stock systems, EPOS and till reconciliations Supplier payments, approvals and banking relationships Oversight of payroll data (liaison role, not processing)

Property Finance

Financial management of residential and commercial property portfolio Rental income, service charges and utilities billing Re-leased billing system management

Systems & Processes

Improve systems, controls and reporting automation Work with EPOS and external system providers Champion accuracy, efficiency and compliance

About You

Essential

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Strong technical accounting background in multi-entity environments Experience across complex operations (property, hospitality, retail, estates or similar) Proven property finance experience (residential & commercial) Confident, organised, detail-driven and commercially minded

Desirable

Experience with Xero, BrightPay and other finance systems EPOS and stock-based environments Genuine interest in estate, hospitality or agriculture-led businesses

Salary:

45,000+ per annum, dependent on experience (pro-rata if part-time)

Flexible working:

Ad-hoc home working available as and when required Role is predominantly office-based, with

weekly on-site presence expected

Role progression:

This is a

senior, trusted role

with direct access to the Managing Director Clear opportunity to

grow, shape and develop the role

as the Estate evolves Ongoing support, mentoring and exposure to strategic decision-making

Team leadership:

Oversight of a

small, established finance team of three

, with scope to develop people and processes

Environment:

Work within a

unique, multi-disciplinary estate business

spanning wine, hospitality, property, farming and events A role for someone who wants more than a desk job and has a

genuine interest in how a working estate operates

Stability & autonomy:

High level of ownership, autonomy and influence Long-term opportunity within a growing, ambitious estate

Contract:

Full-time (part-time considered for the right candidate)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Westerham (Kent, South East Region): reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Are you a fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)? Are you looking for a full time or part time role?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person