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Finance & Operations Coordinator

ABOUT PURSUIT

Founded in 2020, Pursuit was born of a desire to take historic racing to its ultimate expression: not only preparing historic race cars to the highest standards but also turning focus on supporting our drivers and developing their enthusiasm into comfortable ability, so that every race becomes an opportunity for improvement.

Pursuit has a modern approach to historic motorsport, supporting drivers at all levels to be the very best they can be and competing in the finest races and rallies across Europe from our state-of-the-art development centre in Bicester.

Race with Confidence

Race with Passion

Race with Pursuit

THE ROLE

We are currently recruiting for a highly organised and detail-driven Finance & Operations Coordinator to support the smooth running of our financial processes and day-to-day operations. This role will manage supplier billing, client invoicing, payments, reconciliations, and data accuracy across Xero and our in-house inventory system. You will work closely with the Finance Manager and Managing Director to ensure financial records are accurate, deadlines are met, and operational information is kept up to date. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership, and can maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment

WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU?

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a small but fast-growing business, working within a close-knit team. The Company is fun and modern, shows appreciation for the small things as well as having in-house team competitions on the simulator!

This position is part-time, working 3 or 4 days per week between Monday and Friday, we can be flexible with working days. There may be occasions where additional work is required but you will be advised with plenty of advance notice.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Finalising purchase orders and processing supplier bills on Xero, ensuring accuracy between the in-house system and Xero.

• Understanding the full operation of our in-house inventory system and ensuring its accuracy.

• Maintain the payment form and reconcile against Xero, ensuring correct due dates.

• Reconcile 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 deadlines.  

• File and organise financial documentation effectively.

• Coordinate and maintain the storage tracker of client vehicles and invoicing clients monthly / quarterly.

• Review time recorded for in-house jobs and take appropriate action where corrections or follow-up is required.

• Maintain the register for race and test entries for Finance audit purposes.

• Add one-off parts to jobs on in-house inventory system.

• Chase missing VAT invoices, bills, receipts, and required financial documents from the team or external suppliers.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client and supplier records.

• Raise accurate client invoices, ensuring parts and time entries are correct, and send client statements.

• Control and maintain utility accounts and related records.

• Run finance and operational reports for the FM as required.

• Support the MD and FM with ad hoc administrative and finance tasks.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Has exceptional attention to detail and delivers absolute accuracy when handling numbers, invoices, expenses, and financial entries.

• Can work under pressure, remaining organised and precise when facing tight deadlines.

• Confident with numbers and comfortable using spreadsheets, reconciliations, and basic accounting processes.

• Trustworthy and reliable, handling sensitive financial information with professionalism and discretion.

• Highly organised, able to prioritise workload, manage deadlines, and maintain clear financial records.

• Communicates clearly, both verbally and in writing, when dealing with suppliers, clients, and internal teams.

• Proactive, spotting errors early, challenging inconsistencies, and suggesting improvements.

• Strong problem-solver, able to resolve invoice discrepancies, chase missing information, and manage queries effectively.

• Efficient and capable of managing repetitive tasks at pace without compromising accuracy.

• A supportive team player who contributes positively to a cooperative working environment.

• Technically confident, with good working knowledge of Excel, Xero, and general data-entry tools.

OUR VALUES

• Relentless

• Inclusive

• Fun

• Modern

• Noble

• Committed

• Enthusiastic

• Transparent

• Visionary

• Fast

These are the principles we refer back to, always. These keywords are our core set of values.

To find out more about us, please take a look at our website: https://www.pursuitracing.co.uk

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