Job Description
Robert Half are proud to be exclusively partnering with Pursuit Racing to recruit their new Finance & Operations Coordinator on a permanent, part-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a genuinely unique business at the heart of European historic motorsport.Founded in 2020, Pursuit Racing was built on a passion for historic motorsport, not just preparing iconic race cars to the very highest standards, but coaching and developing drivers at every level to race with confidence and skill. Operating from a state-of-the-art development centre in Bicester, the team competes in the finest races and rallies across Europe.Location: Bicester - fully office-basedWorking Pattern: 4 days per week (Tues-Fri preferably)Hours: 8:30am - 5:30pm (1 hour lunch break)Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 FTE (salary pro-rata'd)Bonus: Up to 10% annually + Christmas bonusThe Role:Joining a close-knit team, this is a varied, hands-on position that sits at the operational heart of the business.
You will manage the full range of day-to-day financial processes, from supplier billing and client invoicing through to bank reconciliations and ledger management, while also providing administrative and operational support to the Managing Director and Finance Manager.The working week is split across finance (three days) and administration (one day), though in practice the role is fluid and you will need to be comfortable pivoting between tasks as priorities shift. There are always plates spinning here, and the right person will thrive on that variety rather than shy away from it.Responsibilities:Finance & AccountsFinalising purchase orders and processing supplier bills on Xero, ensuring accuracy between the in-house system and XeroUnderstanding the full operation of our in-house inventory system and ensuring its accuracyMaintain the payment form and reconcile against Xero, ensuring correct due datesReconcile bank accounts on Xero and ensure all sales and purchase ledger entries are coded accurately to the correct nominal codes, projects, and profit centres.Make supplier payments in line with deadlinesFile and organise financial documentation effectivelyCoordinate and maintain the storage tracker of client vehicles and invoicing clients monthly / quarterlyReview time recorded for in-house jobs and take appropriate action where corrections or follow-up is requiredMaintain the register for race and test entries for Finance audit purposesAdd one-off parts to jobs on in-house inventory systemChase missing VAT invoices, bills, receipts, and required financial documents from the team or external suppliersMaintain accurate and up-to-date client and supplier recordsRaise accurate client invoices, ensuring parts and time entries are correct, and send client statementsControl and maintain utility accounts and related recordsRun finance and operational reports for the FM as requiredSupport the MD and FM with ad hoc administrative and finance tasksOperations & AdministrationProvide ad hoc administrative support to the MD - including booking travel, transport, and hotels for races abroadManage consumables ordering (e.g. Amazon) and ensure stock levels are maintainedHandle utilities mattersUnderstand and maintain the in-house inventory system, adding parts to jobs as neededFile and organise financial documentation effectivelySupport the MD and FM with any additional ad hoc tasks as requiredYour Profile:Highly organised, autonomous, and self-sufficient - able to prioritise your own workload and stay on top of a varied to-do listDetail-oriented, with absolute accuracy when handling financial data, invoices, and reconciliationsComfortable working at pace and pivoting quickly in response to ad hoc requestsA confident communicator - clear and professional when dealing with suppliers, clients, and colleaguesProactive and solutions-focused - spotting issues early and taking ownership of resolving themTrustworthy and discreet when handling sensitive financial informationExperienced in a fast-paced working environment where multiple priorities compete for your attentionHow to Apply:This role is being managed exclusively by Robert Half.
To be considered, please apply directly through Robert Half.Please note: any speculative CVs or third-party agency applications submitted directly to Pursuit Racing will be forwarded to Robert Half for review, and will be treated as applications made through Robert Half in the first instance. To ensure your application is handled correctly and promptly, we strongly encourage you to apply through the official Robert Half process.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
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