About us
Racesafe is a third-generation family business in Corby. We design and make premium equestrian products, and run a small group of brands alongside. We sell through UK retailers, export partners and our own online stores.
The role
Our office manager is retiring after 14 years. We're looking for a hands‑on Finance Manager to take over the books, payroll and credit control, and help us get more from our numbers. You'll report directly to the MD.
What you'll do
- Run the books in Xero across our brands and two companies
- Purchase ledger and supplier payments
- Sales ledger and credit control across 120+ trade accounts, UK and export
- Weekly payroll for around 45 staff, RTI and pensions (NEST)
- Quarterly VAT returns under MTD, including imports and exports
- Bank and account reconciliations, month‑end close
- Year‑end pack for our external accountant
- HR admin: leave records and new starter details
What you'll need
- At least 3 years running bookkeeping, payroll and VAT for a business, ideally including weekly payroll
- Confident in Xero
- Comfortable chasing money politely and firmly
- Accurate, organised and happy to own your area
Nice to have
- AAT Level 4, or part-qualified ACCA or CIMA
- Monthly management accounts and cash flow forecasting
- Experience with stock systems (we use Unleashed)
- Import VAT, EU sales or multi‑currency
What we offer
- £40,000 to £45,000 depending on experience
- 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility
- A structured handover with our current office manager
- Small, friendly team
- Staff discount across our brands
- Workplace pension
Start date: December 2026. Applications close Friday 30 October.
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Finance Manager in Corby employer: Racesafe Equestrian
Racesafe is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where creativity and passion for the equestrian world are highly valued. With a focus on employee growth and development, this role provides the opportunity to shape the brand's digital presence while enjoying a flexible hybrid working arrangement at our Corby headquarters. Join a small, dedicated team that is committed to innovation and making a meaningful impact in the equestrian community.
