Application Deadline: 9 March 2026
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Silverstone
Description
As part of the Finance Team, we are responsible for all the nitty gritty – that means, producing timely financial information and reports across the business as we cover some of the most iconic racing events in the history of British motorsport, including the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, MotoGP British Grand Prix and the largest historic race festival, the Silverstone Classic.
We support all areas of the business including the Corporate Events team, drive experiences, partnerships & sponsorships, track hire, catering and merchandising. Supporting all business functions with accurate and timely reporting is an essential part of the finance function and is therefore a truly unique and exciting opportunity for a driven finance individual.
Job Purpose
As a member of the finance team to perform a variety of accounting tasks including, but not limited to, cash/card recording, daily sales reconciliations from various sales systems against the cashbook, balance sheet reconciliations and the raising of sales invoices & associated debt management.
Key Responsibilities
Reconciling actual debit & credit card takings to system reports, especially those relating to event tickets.
Reconciliation of cashbook records in the accounting system to the bank statements, including timely investigation & resolution of differences.
Raising of sales invoices for the group companies, matching of resultant receipt to the invoiced debt and investigation of unpaid debts.
Responsible for cash collection & counting and recording in the accounts system.
Banking of physical cash takings & cheques at the local bank branch.
Management of relationships with company customers, including statement issuing and escalation of any unpaid debts.
Complete & accurate filing of all documentation as required.
Supporting the wider business during major events in operational and customer focused roles.
Providing cover where required for other Finance team members.
Educating other business teams to ensure compliance with purchase order procedures.
To identify areas for improvement in the efficiency & effectiveness of financial processes and to assist in implementing solutions to realise such improvements.
Team Responsibilities
To work as part of the team to develop and mentor others and to support workloads to ensure the commercial and operational success of the events.
Create a positive, proactive culture and environment within the department.
Promote at all times the professional image of the company by ensuring high standards of both professionalism and personal presentation.
Performance Responsibilities
Performance will be monitored against the following:
Objectives set through the Personal Development Review (PDR) process
Ownership and completion of agreed business priorities in a timely manner
Teamwork
Silverstone is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all team members and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and DBS checks at the appropriate level will be obtained prior to employment commencing.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Highly numerate
Ability to completely & accurately follow accounting procedures
Well-organised and able to work to deadlines
Good communication skills, including written English
Strong written skills
Computer literate (Work, Excel, Teams, Sharepoint and Outlook)
Knowledge of accounting systems desirable, but not essential