Weatherbys
Northamptonshire
Closing date: Wednesday 23rd July 2025
Job Details
Website:
weatherbys.co.uk
Closing Date for Applicants:
Wednesday 23rd July 2025
Salary - Circa £26,000pa
A full-time permanent vacancy has arisen within the Equine Pillar for an Administrator (VAT & Finance), forming part of the Customer Service & Administration Team. This role provides first- and second-line customer support and VAT administrative services to the Racing & Breeding industries.
This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with dynamic and passionate teams across the Equine Pillar, including Racing, Bloodstock, and the General Stud Book. The Equine Pillar is committed to upholding and advancing the highest standards in the industry.
This position is a Permanent full-time position, working 35 hours per week, on a variable working pattern across Monday – Sunday, 9.00am – 5.00pm.
Key Responsibilities:
Administration of VAT and Retrospective VAT
BHA Racing Finance Administration
Production & maintenance of racing and breeding records
Liaison with industry stakeholders
Second line query resolution
Completion of administration tasks in line with agreed SLAs
Assisting with any other function of Accounts & Equine Services teams when required
Skill Requirements:
Knowledge of VAT and Finance processes and procedures required to complete functions and resolve second line queries
Experience of Microsoft Excel.
The ability to prioritise workloads to ensure deadlines are met.
Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
Meticulous attention to detail
Able to keep pace with updates to processes and procedures
Ensuring the services provided to all customers are executed correctly and accurately
The role will suit an individual who is a quick learner who is accurate and organised
A flexibility of approach will also be critical in a fast-changing environment
An understanding and interest in the racing & breeding industries would be beneficial but is not essential
Benefits
25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays)
1 additional day’s holiday for every year worked up to 28 days
Option for hybrid working (3 days in the office) after successful completion of probation
Access to employee perks and discount platform
Life assurance
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Employer matched contributory pension scheme
Subsidised corporate gym membership
Annual company race days
Regular eyesight tests
Free parking
The role is office based during probation with a view to work 2 days at home after a successful probation.
Please mention Equine Careers when applying.