Agriculture Accountants
Get in touchAt Professional Accountants, we offer dedicated agricultural accounting services to farmers, landowners, estate managers, and rural enterprises and across the UK.
Agriculture is a complex and evolving sector, with unique financial pressures, tax opportunities, and seasonal cycles that differ from other industries. Our experienced team understands these dynamics and supports businesses across arable farming, livestock, dairy, horticulture, and diversification projects with clear, practical financial guidance.
Why Should Farms and Rural Businesses Use a Specialist Accountant?
Farms and rural agriculture businesses face complex financial and regulatory challenges, such as fluctuating commodity prices, seasonal cash flow, agricultural subsidies, and succession planning.
General accountants may not fully understand herd valuation, tenanted land issues, or diversification income streams. Our agricultural accounting experts bring in-depth knowledge of the rural economy, helping you stay compliant, efficient, and financially sustainable throughout every season.
What Do Agricultural Accounting Services Cost in or Around ?
The cost of agricultural accounting services ranges from £75 to over £1,000 per month, depending on your business structure, the size of your operation, and the level of support required.
Costs are mainly influenced by factors such as bookkeeping, VAT management, payroll, forecasting, and diversification activities.
Contact Professional Accountants to get customised pricing for agricultural accounting services.
What Are the Unique Financial Needs of Farmers and Landowners?
Farmers and agricultural landowners require support across several key areas:
Income management – Tracking variable and seasonal income streams across farming activities.
Subsidy accounting – Managing grants, schemes, and government payments.
Succession and inheritance – Planning for family transitions while maximising tax reliefs.
Diversification projects – Accounting for new ventures such as hospitality, retail, or renewable energy.
Long-term forecasting – Preparing for investment cycles, machinery purchases, and market fluctuations.
How Can Accountants Help With Machinery Finance, Livestock Valuation, and Forecasting?
We support farmers and agricultural enterprises with managing machinery finance, livestock valuation, and long-term financial planning.
Our services include advice on lease versus purchase options, asset depreciation, and accurate livestock accounting. We also provide forecasting tools to plan cash flow, capital investments, and responses to changing market conditions.
Do Services Include Annual Accounts, Payroll, and Capital Allowances for Agriculture?
Our agricultural accounting services include annual accounts, digital bookkeeping, payroll for seasonal and full-time staff, and capital allowance claims.
We ensure compliance with HMRC and Companies House requirements while maximising sector-specific reliefs. For partnerships or family-run farms, we also manage profit-sharing structures and individual partner tax returns.
Contact Professional Accountants for a consultation on getting advice on agriculture related financial and accounting advice.
Do Accountants Support Tax Planning, Diversification, and Farm Succession?
We help agriculture-related earners make the most of available reliefs such as Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR).
Our accountants provide guidance on diversification projects like farm shops, holiday lets, or renewable energy ventures. We also offer detailed succession planning to ensure the smooth and tax-efficient transfer of assets between generations.
Can Agricultural Accountants Assist With Subsidy Claims, Grants, and R&D Relief?
We help clients earning from agricultural activities across navigate subsidy schemes including the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and Countryside Stewardship, ensuring proper documentation and eligibility compliance.
As environmental and innovation-based grants expand, we assist with applications and ensure accurate reporting. We also identify and claim R&D tax relief for innovative farming methods such as precision agriculture, crop development, or new technology implementation.