Full-Time

Rural Accountancy Assistant Manager

Updated on 9/3/2026

Old Mill

Old Mill

Digital accounting, financial planning, tax advisory

No salary listed

Exeter, UK

Hybrid

Three days in the office per week are required.

Category
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Requirements
  • Experience preparing and reviewing accounts and tax work, ideally within a practice environment.
  • Confidence managing an independent workload while supporting other team members.
  • Ability to deliver work accurately, efficiently and in line with quality standards.
  • Ability to work collaboratively, share knowledge with colleagues and contribute to a positive team culture.
  • Passion for delivering excellent service to rural clients and building long-term client relationships.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare and review accounts and tax work.
  • Work closely with Rural Advisers and senior team members to support a portfolio of farming, landed estate and rural business clients.
  • Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues across the business.
  • Identify opportunities to add value for clients.
  • Support and develop junior team members by helping them build confidence, technical skills and experience.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience coaching or supporting junior team members would be beneficial.
  • Professional qualification development is supported through full funding and continuous learning opportunities.

Old Mill brings together financial experts who specialize in digital accounting, financial planning and tax advisory for individuals and businesses. They use digital tools and professional guidance to manage bookkeeping, plan money and optimize taxes, delivering tailored plans and ongoing client support. What sets them apart is their team of seasoned professionals with a strong focus on the South West region, offering a wide range of services in one place and prioritizing clear communication and reliable support for clients. Their goal is to help people and businesses grow by providing practical, easy-to-understand advice and hands-on help with their financial needs.

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Headquarters

Yeovil, United Kingdom

Founded

2006

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What believers are saying

  • Kinbrook retained Old Mill brands, preserving client relationships after the November 2025 acquisition.
  • July 2026 hub status gives Old Mill national infrastructure and shared innovation spend.
  • June 2025 promotions and July 2024 board changes signal internal succession and growth depth.

What critics are saying

  • Kinbrook can centralize pricing and strategy, triggering founder exits within 12 months.
  • Compliance failures in regulated wealth management invite FCA scrutiny and partner liability.
  • Regional consolidation erodes Old Mill’s local moat as larger rivals target South West clients.

What makes Old Mill unique

  • Old Mill anchors Kinbrook’s South West hub, spanning five offices and 350 professionals.
  • Mark Neath, Jolyon Stonehouse, and founders keep leadership continuity after July 3, 2026.
  • Old Mill combines accountancy, tax, wealth management, and Brook Financial outsourced finance.

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Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional Development Budget

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Company News

The Business Desk
Nov 4th, 2025
Kinbrook Acquires Old Mill Firm

Kinbrook has acquired South West-based accountancy and wealth management firm Old Mill, along with Brook Financial, as part of a partnership-led structure. This acquisition supports Kinbrook's strategy to establish a UK-wide group of regional champions that are excellence-driven and nationally connected.

IFA Magazine
Jul 9th, 2024
Old Mill Announces New Look Board Of Directors

Financial experts Old Mill has a new look Board of Directors to steer the company towards future growth and success.The six-strong Board brings a wealth of experience and expertise, and includes newly appointed CEO Mark Neath, and the firm’s new Managing Director Jolyon Stonehouse.Mark has been with Old Mill for 18 years and has 25 years’ experience as a qualified Chartered Accountant.  In his role of CEO, he is responsible for the firm’s longer-term culture, people and growth plans, and will lead the company forward, driving its vision and strategic direction. Jolyon, a Chartered Accountant is one of the founders of Old Mill and a previous Managing Partner. The role of MD is new to Old Mill and has been created to enable the CEO to focus on long-term strategy. As MD, Jolyon will be responsible for the running of the firm and the delivery of the current year’s plan. Working with the Executive Management Committee, he will serve as the crucial link between the operating service lines and the Board. The four other members of the new Board are Simon Cole, Paula Hodge, Andrew Vickery and Jonathan Fox. Simon is one of the founders of Old Mill and a highly experienced Chartered Financial Planner.  As Chair, he is responsible for risk management and ensuring the company’s strategies align with shareholder interests.Paula, a Chartered Financial Planner, is one of the founders of Old Mill.  As Head of Wealth Management, Paula will represent the wealth management business, ensuring its interests and growth strategies are well integrated into the company’s overall plans.  Andrew – a Chartered Accountant and head of the Rural service line – will do the same for the accountancy business. Jonathan is the Board’s Non-Executive Adviser. He has a wealth of experience in professional services, and will provide an external viewpoint, leveraging his extensive experience across a broad spectrum of businesses to guide strategic decisions

IFA Magazine
Jun 1st, 2023
Old Mill Announces Two New Partners

Following a restructure to enable faster career progression and a growth strategy that has created greater opportunities for staff, financial experts Old Mill have announced two new Partners – both from the firm’s compliance team.Chartered Accountant Jamie Rudge and Duncan Parkes, who is Compliance Director, have both been promoted to Technical Partner.Jamie and Duncan’s promotions bring the total number of Partners to 25, and the number of new Partners since the restructure to seven.  Jon Orchard, Julia Banwell, and Stephen Martin were all promoted in December, while David Gage was appointed Head of VAT and Partner in October, and Amanda Browning became the firm’s new Head of Wealth Management and Partner last month. Jamie is a chartered accountant with a background in audit and accounts, and extensive experience in business, accounting and compliance issues. She joined Old Mill in 2016 as an Associate Director and is now the Practice Assurance Principal for the accountancy side of the business, with responsibility for all areas of regulation, standards, compliance and risk.  .  . Jamie is also Old Mill’s Ethics Principal, ensuring quality and compliance throughout the firm, and has been a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) Investigation Committee since 2019 – one of the independent regulatory and disciplinary committees that oversee the ICAEW Professional Standards Department.Speaking about her promotion, Jamie said: “I am excited to join the partner group at what is a very exciting time in both the accountancy profession, and Old Mill’s growth.  There’s lots of upcoming change in the accountancy world, and I’m keen to help shape Old Mill’s future and embrace these opportunities.”Duncan joined Old Mill in early 2008 as Compliance Manager and after some time as Head of Compliance, he moved into his current role. He is responsible for all areas of regulation, standards, compliance and risk for the financial planning side of the business and is a member of Old Mill Financial Planning Ltd.’s Board.