James Bryant

Farms & Estates Director

James Bryant is a specialist agricultural accountant and provides advice to a wide variety of farmers and landowners across Somerset, Dorset, and the wider South-West of England. James is a senior manager in the Albert Goodman Farms and Estates department having joined the firm in the year 2000. In January 2020 James became part of the select club of Albert Goodman staff members who have been with the firm for over 20 years.

Before qualifying as an accountant he worked on a variety of farms throughout the country, both before and during studying for a degree in Agriculture.
James really enjoys saving farmers tax, whether it be income tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, or VAT. His commercial awareness helps identify potential ways to improve business profitability. James has presented at farming events across the region and promises he doesn’t just do it for the hot supper!

Outside of work James is a keen rugby fan and has represented the Albert Goodman touch rugby team with distinction and also in our annual cricket match against Palmers Brewery.

Insights
& resources
by James

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November 22, 2022

Cash is King

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August 01, 2022

Farm Business Review

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October 28, 2021

Life after the basic payment scheme

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July 23, 2021

Regenerative farming

Specialisms

Agriculture

With agriculture and diversified land management underpinning our vibrant economy, supporting farms and rural businesses is naturally our sector strength. It has been for the past 150 years as agricul...

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Services

Accountancy

No business can afford to get its accounts wrong. With regulations to meet, reputations at stake and opportunities to grasp, one wrong step can put your business on the back foot. But that doesn’t mea...

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