StowAg is a family-owned business that has been supporting farmers, agricultural contractors, equestrians, and rural communities across the Cotswolds and beyond since 1969. With stores in Oxfordshire, Hampshire, Gloucestershire and Herefordshire, we offer over 20,000 products, from nuts and bolts to fencing and large animal handling systems.
Our HQ is based in the beautiful Cotswold village of Longborough, surrounded by public footpaths for lunchtime walks and fresh air.
Joining us means working alongside a friendly and experienced team. Our staff includes local reps who visit farms, qualified Animal Medicines Advisors, and a dedicated logistics department that handles our in-house delivery service. Some colleagues have been with us for over 20 years, reflecting the supportive environment and the value we place on our people.
While we have strong traditional roots, we’re committed to progress. We invest in new ideas, support training and development across all departments, and continue to grow – recently launching our own brand of agricultural fencing, with more exciting projects to come.
Current Vacancies
Finance Analyst
Location: Eastgate House, Moreton Road, Longborough, Gloucestershire, GL56 0QJSalary: £31,000 - £37,000 per annum
As StowAg continues to grow, we are seeking a Finance Analyst to manage the increased complexity. This permanent role will initially lead those automation opportunities whilst building sophistication across the core finance tasks.
Monthly analysis of departmental and company performance will help to drive change, working with stakeholders to ensure adherence to plans and targets. The role will play an integral part in the forecasting and budgeting processes, building an FP&A capability.
Key responsibilities include:- • Work with IT colleagues to implement automated supplier invoice matching. Focus on continuous improvements to improve the completion match percentage so all supplier invoices are processed and paid to terms. Non-matched invoices or one-off suppliers to be manually processed.
• Preparation and ownership of the cashflow forecast, communicating opportunities and challenges in a timely manner.
• Month end accounts preparation up to trial balance. Focus on accurate record keeping as the company is subject to a full annual audit.
• Monthly results analysis to be prepared, together with ad-hoc investigations and reports across all aspects of the business.
• Preparation of the annual budget with regular re-forecasts. Regular variance analysis to offer insights into company performance.
• VAT returns to be completed.
• Support for daily bank account reconciliations, including ledger cash posting – both payments and receipts.
• Support for finance colleagues, taking inbound supplier/customer calls and helping with queries especially during holidays.
• Longer term opportunities exist to support other group companies’ finance teams, ensuring accurate reporting up for consolidation.
How to Apply
Please send all applications to [email protected]