Financial Controller
Newsham Estate, Thirsk YO7
Full-Time | 30–35 Hours Per Week (Flexible Options Available) | Permanent | Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
Be part of something growing, evolving, and genuinely special.
A senior hands-on finance role across a growing rural estate and hospitality business.
Newsham is a historic rural estate combining a diverse range of businesses across agriculture, hospitality, property, and accommodation.
Alongside our agricultural roots, the estate includes a high-end wedding and events venue, in-house catering operations, holiday accommodation, and a growing portfolio of diversification projects. Everything we do is built on care, quality, and attention to detail.
We are a hands-on, entrepreneurial business with strong foundations and ambitious plans for growth. As the estate continues to evolve, we are looking for someone who can bring structure, consistency, and commercial awareness to our financial operations.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded finance professional to take ownership of the day-to-day financial management of the estate.
This is a great opportunity to join a rural SME in a varied and rewarding environment. This a flexible role, which could suit someone looking to move away from a corporate structure, where you will work closely with the estate owners, our existing finance support team, and external CFO/accountancy partners, to help ensure the financial side of the business runs smoothly, accurately and efficiently.
The role spans multiple business areas and income streams, requiring someone who is organised, commercially aware, and comfortable working in a varied and fast-moving environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Overseeing day-to-day financial operations across the estate
- Managing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger maintenance
- Tracking and managing diverse income streams including agricultural operations, property rentals, tourism, and hospitality
- Preparing monthly management accounts, forecasts, and financial reporting
- Managing VAT returns, including partial exemption considerations
- Monitoring cash flow, debt management, and banking relationships
- Overseeing payroll processes for estate staff
- Preparing draft tax information for review by external accountants
- Maintaining and improving financial systems and internal controls
- Supporting year-end accounting and audit processes
- Working closely with the wider team to support business growth and diversification projects
Who You Are
- Experienced in a Financial Controller, Senior Bookkeeper, or similar finance role
- Advanced user of Xero with strong Excel skills
- Highly organised, detail-driven, and reliable
- Comfortable managing multiple areas of a diverse business
- A confident communicator who works well across teams
- Proactive and adaptable, with a hands-on approach
- Someone who understands the realities and pace of rural estate businesses
It’s a Bonus If You Have
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification
- Qualified by Experience (QBE) within a similar rural, estate, agricultural, or hospitality business
- Experience managing diversified income streams or multi-entity businesses
- Familiarity with VAT complexities within mixed trading operations
Why Join Newsham?
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Flexible working hours within a full-time role
- Opportunity to play a key role in a growing and evolving estate business
- A collaborative and supportive working environment
- Beautiful countryside office setting with free parking
- The chance to be part of ambitious long-term projects and diversification plans
If you are looking for a senior finance role with autonomy, flexibility and genuine variety, we would love to hear from you.
Licence/Certification:
- drivers license (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
