Job Description

D'Addario & Co Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of musical instrument accessories. Based in New York, USA, D'Addario has manufacturing, and sales & marketing operations in multiple global locations. The Newcastle office is the regional head office for D'Addario' s European activities that provides, amongst other things, finance & operational support services to its regional teams.

As part of our continued growth plans we are seeking a European Finance Associate. You will play a vital role in supporting general accounting activities, including preparing journal entries, assisting with month-end close processes, compiling special accounting reports, and ensuring the accuracy of both general and subsidiary ledgers.

Responsibilities

Apply all cash receipt transactions to customer's accounts for checks, credit cards, and wire transfers. Ensure proper matching of vendor invoices to internal office documents. Obtain necessary department manager approval for all invoices. Reconcile accounts payable to the general ledger prior to weekly pay run. Generate payments of invoices in accordance with vendor payment terms. Post invoices to accounts payable (A/P) system with proper general ledger account coding. Maintain all accounts payable vendor invoice files. Support the team in ensuring accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes. Support the month-end close process, including the preparation and recording of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations. Assist the Finance Manager with daily accounting functions. Maintain and balance subsidiary accounts while identifying and helping resolve discrepancies. Assist in maintaining fixed assets database, including generating compliance and/or depreciation reports as requested. Apply accounting policies, rules, and regulations to all work in order to ensure compliance with applicable standards. Organize financial data into useable information and maintain updated records. Maintain and record keeping of accounting policies (i.e., prepaid policy, expense reclass policy, etc.). Assist the Finance Manager during the annual audit process by ensuring timeliness in providing necessary support and schedules. Special projects as assigned
Qualifications

AAT Level 2 required; AAT Level 3 or equivalent, preferred. 5 years of experience required. Familiarity with ERP software - AS400 and Infor/Mapics a plus. Excellent computer skills, MS Excel in particular. Solid knowledge of accounting principles, laws and regulations. Excellent analytical skills in managing large amounts of data
We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with the opportunity to build a long-term career with one of the most highly-regarded and exciting organizations in the industry.

D'Addario Europe Ltd is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer which makes all employment decisions without regard to race, religion, colour, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran's status, age, disability or any other protected category under applicable law.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,000.00-34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 8NX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you hold AAT Level 2 or higher?
Work Location: In person