Finance Assistant

The Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) was born in 1946 in Southern California. The world’s leading electric guitar & musical instruments brand,Fender has built a worldwide influence beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument; it’s a cultural symbol that resonates globally.

We are searching for a Finance Assistant to join our UK team! This position will assist the Finance Manager in the day to day running of the accounting and accounts payable functions within the EMEA region.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all company policies and standard operating procedures and identify/establish internal controls and ensure their operating effectiveness.
• Support creation and maintenance of vendor master data in Fender EMEA’s operating system, SAP.
• Process vendor invoices into Accounts Payable module accurately and in a timely manner.
• Process payments to vendors within agreed payment terms.
• Support with month end reconciliations and accruals.
• Bank account reconciliations and assisting with weekly cash flow forecasting.
• Support with the preparation of monthly intercompany statements.
• Support with the preparation of local EU VAT & Intrastat returns, EU Sales Lists, and duty administrative support for The Netherlands and EU regions.
• Support with the preparation, and submission of local statutory accounts for Dutch & EU statutory accounts.
• Support with the preparation of corporate income tax calculations for the Dutch entity and its EU Branches, where applicable.
• Assist with local and Group audits.
• Cover for other accounting teams during absence and holiday.
• Provide further ad hoc support to wider Finance Managers and Financial Director where required.
• Identify approved process improvements and implement them once approved.

Essential Skills/Knowledge

• Practical experience of working in a finance function for a medium sized company,
• Practical experience of Accounts Payable functions and liaising with vendors,
• Attention to detail,
• Deadline driven with the ability to remain calm under pressure,
• Proactive,
• Multi-tasking, flexible and adaptable,
• Excel (intermediate level) and Word experience.
• Ability to work at pace.

          Desirable Skills/Knowledge

• SAP