Agricultural bookkeeping that understands farming.
Farming doesn’t run on a neat monthly cycle, and your books shouldn’t pretend it does. I provide agricultural bookkeeping for farmers, smallholders, contractors and landowners in Suffolk and right across the UK, so your numbers make sense whatever the season.
Farm bookkeeping, done properly
Mixed income, seasonal costs, grants, machinery and livestock all need handling the right way.
Records by enterprise
I set up Xero so you can see how each part of the farm is doing, from arable and livestock to contracting, lettings or a farm shop.
Grants and scheme payments
Scheme payments, grants and subsidies recorded correctly, so your accounts and tax return reflect them properly.
Seasonal cash flow
Up-to-date figures through the year, so you can plan for big seasonal costs instead of waiting for year end to find out.
Farm VAT
VAT returns filed on time, including help with zero-rated sales and whether the Agricultural Flat Rate Scheme could suit you.
Machinery and equipment
Purchases of tractors, kit and buildings recorded correctly so the right capital allowances can be claimed.
Payroll for farm staff
Payroll for family members, regular and seasonal workers, with payslips, pensions and HMRC submissions handled.
Tax returns for farmers
Farm profits can swing a lot from one year to the next. Farmers can elect to average profits over two or five years, which can even out the tax you pay in a good year. I’ll look at whether averaging helps you, and prepare your self assessment, partnership or company accounts.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax applies to farmers too, starting with qualifying income over £50,000 from April 2026, £30,000 from April 2027 and £20,000 from April 2028. I’ll get you ready and send your quarterly updates.
Agricultural bookkeeping questions
Do you work with farms outside Suffolk?
Yes. I’m based in Sudbury and work with farms locally, but everything is paperless, so I support agricultural businesses across the UK.
We’re a family farming partnership. Can you help?
Yes. I work with sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, and I’ll make sure each partner’s share is handled correctly.
Our records are on paper. Is that a problem?
Not at all. I’ll help you move to Xero, with receipts captured on your phone using Apron, at a pace that suits you.
Do you only do bookkeeping?
No. Alongside bookkeeping I handle VAT, payroll, Making Tax Digital and year-end tax returns, so everything is in one place with one accountant.
Let’s talk about your farm
Book a free, no-pressure chat. Evenings and weekends are fine, because I know farming doesn’t stop at five.
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