Finance Manager/Experienced Bookkeeper

Organisation: Kelburn Castle and Country Park

Salary: 32k - 38k commensurate with experience

Location: Largs

Kelburn Estate is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to lead the financial operations of the company. The ideal candidate should be highly proficient in bookkeeping and have experience in accountancy work, with the ability to work independently and cover many tasks simultaneously.

Kelburn is a small but complex business and as such the role would involve direct involvement of all areas of the finances from the preparations of budgets to bookkeeping and Payroll (training can be provided for Payroll if required). The role will be based in the company offices at Kelburn Estate.

The role is a senior management position, reporting directly to the business owners and working closely with the other department heads.

Kelburn is a beautiful, family run estate located near Largs, around a 45 min drive from Glasgow. This role represents an excellent opportunity to join a fun and fantastic team and to be a part of the development of an established business, which is world famous for its Castle Graffiti Project, incredible events, and creative atmosphere.

Application Deadline: Friday 23rd January 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Accurate day to day bookkeeping and financial processing to maintain reliable and up to date accounts.
• Providing accurate and comprehensive financial information to guide effective policy making and financial strategy.
• Creditor Control.
• Oversight of all onsite cash management systems, Financial Operational systems (such as EPOS) and external ticketing and booking systems.
• Oversight of stock management.
• Oversight of and the running of monthly Payroll (training can be provided if required).
• Working with Owners and Other Department heads to develop plans and policies for the improvement and growth of the business.
• Providing external stakeholders or auditors with the necessary documentation and support.
• Liaising with external tax accountants for tax preparation.
• Working with external accountants to prepare monthly and annual Management Accounts for the business owners, the bank and any other external Stakeholders.
• Working closely with external accountants, the business owners and management in the preparation and delivery of annual budgets and revenue forecasting.
• Cash flow management.
• Working with the Business Owners and Heads of Departments on setting and reporting on KPIs and activity targets.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in the relevant accounting packages (currently using QuickBooks).
• Exceptional skill in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical skills to effectively analyse financial information.
• Good understanding of budgeting and financial forecasting.
• Proactive and resourceful with a desire to improve systems and procedures.
• Self motivated and results oriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to work to and implement processes.
• Knowledge of standard accountancy and finance best practices.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Business development and strategy experience.
• Tax and Accountancy experience.

Other Requirements

• Current Driving License.

To Apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter detailing your suitability for the role to David Kelburn by 5pm on Friday the 23rd January 2026.