At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the accounting function and manage financial performance across a dynamic business group.
- Company: Join a family-owned business with a focus on award-winning holiday parks.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, performance bonuses, staff discounts, and paid training opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting career growth opportunities and involvement in recruitment and team management.
- Why this job: Be part of a growing team and make a real impact in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: 5+ years of accounting experience and expert competency in Xero required.
The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 £ per year.
Office Location: Hybrid Working, 3 days a week from home
Type: Permanent, full time
Date: Monday 10th August 2026
Performance related bonus based on Targets/KPIs
Staff Discounts on holiday bookings with Coast & Country Parks
Paid external training courses where necessary or desirable for working role
Working direct with the business owners and joining the Senior Leadership Team of the Group
Opportunities to get out of the office and visit C&C Parks and teams
To be involved with recruitment of Accounts and Administration Assistant to support you in your role
The Employer/Group Coast & Country Parks (C&C) is a family-owned business, offering holidays and holiday home ownership across four holiday parks in Somerset, Devon and Cornwall. Our team prides ourselves on our award-winning parks, specialising in smaller, quieter holiday parks, set in nature, all with their own unique USP.
Speedy Storage, based in Highbridge Somerset, provides affordable and secure storage and business space solutions for its customers. Spread across 3 locations in Highbridge, we operate a variety of commercial property assets with a great reputation.
The James Family founded and have operated both businesses since 1988. Ian and Francesca James started both businesses and are based locally in Somerset. Their youngest son, Chris, oversees the smooth running of both businesses. The family are looking for an experienced and driven individual to join the group, help drive the group onwards, working with the Senior Leadership Team.
Position
The Accounts & Finance Manager will form a vital part of the business group and must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-faceted and entrepreneurial environment. Duties and responsibilities across the group include the following:
- Lead the Accounting function of the group; responsibility for general book-keeping and maintenance of company ledgers, cash and bank account reconciliations, regular reporting of financial performance, and all necessary tax returns
- Recruit, manage and mentor an Office & Book-keeping Assistant, and supervise their workflow and ongoing routine/tasks
- Work with Business Owners to prepare and report on departmental targets/budgets as well as cash flow forecasts and management accounts
- Report company financial performance monthly and quarterly, with critical analysis and comparisons against drafted budgets and forecasts using Xero Dashboards and Analytics
- Accurate coding of sales/purchase invoices and other expenses, all input into Xero
- Ensure company’s ledgers are kept up-to-date in real time, reporting inaccuracies and irregularities promptly to the Senior Leadership Team
- Any other additional book-keeping and other duties involved in the day to day running and advancement of the Group
- Timely and accurate submissions of tax filings:
- Coordinate regular VAT returns, including consideration of complex and differing VAT treatment across the group’s product lines (explanations and training provided)
- Assist the groups auditors with related tax calculations
- Coordinate team, cards, cash and other outgoings
- Run monthly payroll
- Onboard new starters
- Regular reconciliation of team credit card statements and office cash sheets
- Manage Debtors; assist Departmental Heads with credit and stock control
- With the Senior Leadership Team and third-party auditors, commission annual company audits
- Prepare updated provisional accounts and relevant information bundles for commencement of audits
- Promptly answer queries raised, provide administrative and clerical support where needed
- File all historical records, maintain statutory tax records
- Assist with the sourcing, execution and maintenance of debt, equity or other financing, and future acquisition of commercial property.
- Improve and refine the group’s accounts-related procedural and operational set-up, suggesting efficiency measures where appropriate
Skills & Qualifications
Ideal candidates will have formal qualifications and at least 5 years accounting experience. Essential criteria include:
- Expert competency and experience with Xero
- Competency in Stripe, EPOS, PMS, Amazon Business
- Advanced computer literacy, in particular Google Workspace and Microsoft
- Self-directed, highly motivated
- Organised and excellent communicator
- Ability to work under pressure and meet targets and deadlines
- Excellent analytical ability and attention to detail
Across the Group, we are looking to enhance our existing businesses and offerings, as well as expand into new parks and facilities. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to be a part of and enjoy the process and success of the group's progression.
Accounts & Finance Manager in Highbridge employer: Coast & Country
Coast & Country Parks is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and family-oriented work culture that values employee growth and development. With hybrid working options, performance-related bonuses, and opportunities to engage directly with the Senior Leadership Team, employees can thrive in a dynamic environment while enjoying unique benefits like staff discounts on holiday bookings and paid training courses. Join us in Somerset, where you can contribute to our award-winning parks and be part of a team dedicated to creating memorable holiday experiences.
