Contact FBR Seed on 01573 224381 to find out more about our specialist rural business financial services.
Bookkeeping & Farm Secretarial
Our specialist rural business bookkeeping and farm secretarial services are available at competitive rates across Scotland and the North of England. We provide support with your administration, farm records and bookkeeping leaving you free to concentrate on your core business activities.
As agricultural and rural business specialists, we keep you and your business up to date with changing laws and regulations, making sure your systems remain compliant with legislation.
Our farm secretaries take a professional, personal approach and can work with you on-site, or administer your affairs from our office in Kelso. We will work with your existing bookkeeping and recording systems or set up a new one where appropriate.
Bookkeeping & farm secretarial services:
Accounting & Financial Reporting
Account services:
Wages & Payroll
We provide tailored wage and payroll services to a variety of rural businesses, including agricultural firms, farms, estates, haulage contractors, trades, and leisure and hospitality companies. Our team of specialists have many years' experience in payroll management, and pride themselves on a flexible and personal approach.
We deal with all your HMRC enquiries and are Real Time Information (RTI) compliant. We understand that every company has different requirements, please contact us to discuss your needs.
Wages & Payroll Services:
Making Tax Digital
HMRC's MTD requirements are changing how businesses record and report income. From April 2026, self-employed individuals and landlords earning over £50,000 must keep digital records and submit quarterly updates.
For help with registering for MTD and setting up approved software, contact our experienced team.
Your Rural Business Finances in Expert Hands
Confidential and accurate
Your financial information is always handled with care and discretion. We take pride in delivering a reliable, accurate service and building long-term relationships with our clients.
Flexible & Personal
We work with your existing systems or set up new ones where appropriate. Our farm secretaries can work on-site at your convenience or manage your affairs from our Kelso office.
One firm, joined-up advice
As land agents and rural surveyors as well as financial specialists, we can connect your bookkeeping and financial management with property, grants, leasing and estate services.
Up to date with legislation
We keep you and your business informed of changing regulations, ensuring your systems are always compliant, from Making Tax Digital to auto-enrolment requirements.
Certified Silver Xero Partner
As certified Silver Xero partners, we can provide cloud-based, real-time financial records that comply with Making Tax Digital regulations.
Rural Specialists
We understand the seasonal pressures, diverse income streams and compliance requirements that are unique to agricultural and rural businesses.
Our Bookkeeping and Financial Administration Experts
What our clients say...
“ FBR Seed provides me with a full book-keeping service including VAT, bank reconciliation, invoice allocation and wages for a fixed monthly rate. I pay the bills and deliver the invoice/receipts to the office monthly. I save on the accounting software fees and can still keep a close eye on the day-to-day expenses. It was a great relief to move to this system in which I have total confidence and feel is good value for money. ”
- Alan Goodson, Bookkeeping & Payroll Client
Find out more about our rural financial services
Call us on 01573 224381 or email reception@fbrseed.com for a confidential discussion about your requirements.
