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Are you a hands-on, driven accountant ready to step into a key role with a nationally recognised organisation?
Think Specialist Recruitment is proud to be exclusively partnering with Motorsport UK, the national governing body for four-wheeled motorsport in the UK, to recruit a Management Accountant for their growing Finance team based at the iconic Bicester Heritage site.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a part-qualified, newly qualified, or experienced Management Accountant to make a real impact in a varied, fast-paced environment - supporting strategic financial decision-making and leading a small finance team.
About Motorsport UK:
Motorsport UK is a not-for-profit membership organisation responsible for licensing over 30,000 competitors, organising events, supporting clubs, and promoting safety and innovation across the motorsport industry. They also manage key events and subsidiaries, including the British Grand Prix Ltd and the British Motorsport Trust (BMT) charity.
The Role:
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll play a central role in ensuring the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting, supporting budget holders across the business, and guiding a team of two.
You'll also contribute to statutory reporting, budgeting, and process improvement initiatives, working closely with multiple internal stakeholders in a collaborative and mission-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and support two team members covering Accounts Payable, Receivable, and Banking.
- Prepare monthly management accounts, including journal postings (accruals, prepayments).
- Produce balance sheet reconciliations and maintain the fixed asset register.
- Support quarterly forecasting, annual budgeting, and variance analysis.
- Partner with internal departments, providing insight into spend and performance.
- Prepare and review quarterly VAT returns (including Partial Exemption).
- Oversee payment runs, staff expenses, and company credit cards.
- Contribute to statutory accounts, year-end processes, and audit preparation.
- Provide financial support to the British Motorsport Trust (BMT).
- Drive improvements in processes, reporting, and internal controls.
What We're Looking For:
- Part-qualified, newly qualified, or QBE Management Accountant.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage a varied, fast-paced workload.
- Previous experience managing or supervising a finance team.
- Proficiency in Excel and experience with finance/ERP systems.
- Confident communicator with experience liaising with budget holders.
- Experience with VAT returns (Partial Exemption knowledge beneficial).
- A proactive, flexible approach to resolving issues and improving processes.
- Experience in the not-for-profit or sport sector is an advantage - a passion for motorsport is a bonus!
Why Join Motorsport UK?
Motorsport UK offers a rare opportunity to combine your finance skills with a dynamic and passionate industry. You'll be part of a close-knit team at the heart of British motorsport, with the chance to contribute to national events and strategic initiatives.
Benefits include:
- Hybrid working model (up to 1 day WFH)
- Involvement in motorsport-related projects and events
- Opportunities for personal and professional development
- A supportive, mission-led team environment
Apply Now
Ready to take the wheel of your finance career? Apply today via Think Specialist Recruitment or contact us for a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity with Motorsport UK.
It is essential that you live within a commutable distance to Bicester to be considered for this opportunity.
Think Accountancy and Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeepers
