We are recruiting (but keep your Wellies on, you’ll need them

With the changing landscape in farming presenting us with advanced technology, ever-changing market conditions, new enterprises and farm diversifications, there has never been a more exciting time to enter the industry.

But with this new environment farmers require ever-greater business knowhow, financial awareness and market understanding. This is where our rural team come in.

There are many career routes you can take within Old Mill, from bookkeeping to back-office work to advisory roles within accountancy, tax and financial planning. Whichever route suits you, they all make a difference to the success of our clients’ businesses.

At Old Mill we don’t just love farming, we live and breathe it. Whether it be

attending country shows, meeting the next generation of farmers at events or visiting farms across the South West, we are doing so much more than just crunching numbers.

An average day will find an Old Mill rural adviser on the farm. However, instead of milking cows or driving the tractor, they will be working out annual accounts, succession plans, cashflow, profit and loss, and using our data to help the farmer achieve more from their business. If you want to stay in the farming industry then why not consider becoming a rural financial expert?

Graduate programme

Our graduate programmes are as challenging as they are fun. Learning on-the-job as part of our team, you will enjoy a variety of training courses, have the opportunity to make a positive impact every day, and study towards fully funded professional qualifications. You will get out of our programmes what you put in, developing the skills you need to enjoy a rewarding career as an accountant, financial planner, business adviser or tax planner.

School leavers

We are passionate about nurturing bright talent and helping ambitious school and college leavers to realise their potential and grow their careers. If you have strong A Level results and the drive to succeed, you can take your career in many different directions at Old Mill. We will provide you with all the training and support you need to develop your skills and achieve your goals.

Here, you will be more than a number. We will tailor our training and support to you. Whether you join one of our development programmes or take on a trainee role, you can look forward to exciting challenges, new experiences and lots of personal and professional development. If you are committed to our firm and progressing your financial career, you will learn on-the-job while earning a salary and studying towards fully funded professional qualifications.

Quality over qualification

We are always looking to enhance our business with bright candidates who showcase enthusiasm and knowledge of the rural and farming industry. If you

feel you have the capability to mix Wellies with business then do contact us for an informal chat.

Our website is packed full of support and insight; check out our latest job opportunities and see if Old Mill is the place for you by going to om.uk/careers .

Success story – Emma Cotton

Emma joined the Old Mill rural team in September 2019, having previously spent a 12 month placement with us. With a farming background and an aptitude for farm business theory, Emma was the perfect fit for Old Mill, the work required and our values

and beliefs. During this time, Emma achieved a First in her Agriculture BSc Hons degree, and received the Worshipful Company of Farmers Prize for a final-year student with the highest mark obtained for an Honours Research Project in Agriculture, for her project titled How do dairy farmers define business resilience? She was also awarded the Royal Agricultural Society of England’s Best Agricultural Student prize, for both academic achievement and practical application, and won Alltech’s prize for the highest mark in Animal Production Systems.

‘By working for Old Mill, I continue to be involved in the industry that I love,’ said Emma. ‘They give me the opportunity to specialise in farming and use my professional training to help and advise farmers.’

Want to begin your career with Old Mill? Go to om.uk/careers to view our latest vacancies.

“By working for Old Mill, I continue to be involved in the industry that I love. They give me the opportunity to specialise in farming and use my professional training to help and advise farmers.”