Overview
Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair. We are recruiting for the role of Accountant – Margin to join our Finance Team. This is a flexible, hybrid working role, giving you work-life balance with two days from home and three days on-site in Leeds.
Responsibilities
* Maintain the general ledger for the margin area of the UK business, analysing and reporting the makeup of the margin number versus the forecast.
* Perform the month-end GM (gross margin) close for the UK and support the Finance Manager in understanding key variances to the budget/forecast.
* Support the Finance Manager in driving forward the margin project, highlighting issues and designing/implementing solutions to enhance the margin process.
* Provide weekly margin reporting (e.g., slow-moving stock provisions, PI count results) and work with finance and operational business partners to drive accountability.
* Responsible for the financial reporting, maintenance, account reconciliation and analysis of the general ledger and books of original entry, including month-end close accounting activities relating to the margin area.
* Perform accounting and reporting relating to external royalties to be paid on product sales and complete both internal and external reporting, working with internal and external stakeholders.
* Assist with the preparation of annual budgets, updates and strategic plans.
* Ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP, SOX and all other accounting regulations.
* Support the Finance Manager in reviewing work completed by IBM (external provider) relating to the margin area to ensure expectations are communicated, understood and adhered to.
* Support the Finance Manager in the Balance sheet reconciliations review process and support improvements in this area with the Finance team and IBM.
Qualifications
* Qualified accountant (including QBE) or Part Qualified.
* Proven experience in a similar background.
* Strong data management skills.
* Clear communicator who understands and translates business processes into simple, controlled accounting entries.
* Proactive problem solver with analytical and logical approach.
* Highly organised and the ability to manage time to deliver to deadlines.
* Experience of collaborating with colleagues outside finance.
How to apply
Please click on the link to apply. Your CV will be reviewed within 7 days, and if successful in the shortlisting process, we will contact you directly.
Equal Opportunity
Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center in your region: Americas applicants – hrnow@avnet.com, Asia applicants - hrnow.asia@avnet.com, EMEA applicants - hrnow.EMEA@avnet.eu.
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