Who are we….
AMCI Europe is part of the AMCI Global organisation, based in Los Angeles, USA, where it started more than 30 years ago. To our knowledge, AMCI is the only specialist automotive experiential marketing, training and communications agency network in the world.
AMCI has diversified into consumer promotions, experiential marketing and events - primarily focusing on product launches and the power of creating marketing-based driving experiences that communicate the brand and/or product messages and provide participants
with a positive and memorable experience that delivers warm, well-informed prospects to dealers and accelerates the purchase process.
AMCI also offers dealer communication and education, whether that is delivered at an Academy-type training facility, in-dealership or as part of a centralised brand experience.
Product, Customer, Retailer - are the three areas of specific focus within AMCI - the three pillars of the automotive sector.
About the opportunity…
The main focus of the role is to support the finance department in various aspects of the function. Key responsibilities will include:
Scanning and filing documents in the relevant online folder
Updating spreadsheets to record invoice/payment information
Inputting and processing purchases into our Sage based finance system
Inputting and processing expenses into Concur
Assist in the preparation of foreign VAT recovery
Reviewing accounts payables and freelancer invoice batches on the accounting system
Supporting the purchase ledger function when required
Responsible for setting up project job numbers, monitoring changes in budgets, ensuring we obtain correct/sufficient client approval of budgets and changes
Review budgets before being sent to clients to ensure they are error free and in line with our normal rates and policies
Conducting analysis before and after the event; creating various views and reports depending on the different audiences
Raising sales invoices and distributing to the clients
Prepare the monthly freelancer payment run
This role is newly created and therefore the day to day tasks may change as the requirements of the finance department change.
This position will be based at AMCI’s offices in Banbury, Oxfordshire, working in support of the existing accounts team & Project Managers, there may be some liaison with the finance office in the US.
About you…
Previous accounts/finance experience (2 - 3 years)
AAT or ACCA qualified advantageous
Ability to work to a high level of accuracy and detail
Ability to work independently and to strict accounting deadlines
Excellent planning and organisation skills
Willingness to operate in a systematic and logical way
Intermediate level of Excel understanding. Desirable if knowledge or experience of the following systems: Sage 300 or similar Sage package, Concur expense control software and staff wise.