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Bring your Accounting skills and help drive growth and innovation here at Avnet.
Fancy joining a global business in the fast-moving, ever evolving electronics and technology industry.
Based out of our office in Stevenage, we are looking for an experienced, hands-on Accountant that is not afraid of taking ownership, acts with common sense and integrity, to be responsible for various entities in the Group’s monthly financial reporting process, annual statutory and tax reporting.
With best-in-class processes, why not join a hard-working team that values flexibility, honesty, and integrity?
Job Summary
In the role you will be expected to maintain general ledger and financial records in various general accounting functions. You will collect and analyse supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy of financial records. Prepare reports, statements, analysis and/or recommendations for internal and/or external use. Ensuring procedures and internal controls are followed to maintain the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Policies and Principles (GAAP).
What do we provide?
* Hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days working from home)
* Competitive salary
* Life Insurance
* Simply Health Cover
* 25 days of Holidays
* Good work life balance
* Opportunity for progression
* Study support
* Pension scheme (matched up to 8%)
What will you be doing?
* Responsible for the monthly accounting for legal entities which includes posting of prepayments, accruals, fixed assets, payroll, foreign exchange revaluations, etc and analysis of the general ledger, quarterly balance sheet reconciliations, and other internal processes.
* Assist with the Year End Audit, interacting closely with external auditors for an efficient and timely completion of the yearly Audit process
* Manage vendor process, preparing payments proposals and liaising with the Accounts Payable department and suppliers to make sure payments of vendors are accurate.
* Prepare and pay VAT returns for various entities.
* Make sure all preliminary corporate tax payments are paid on time.
* Engage with the payroll department, providing the information necessary to prepare the payroll run and subsequently making sure files are received on time and with accuracy. Post the payroll.
* Prepare/Control Intercompany invoices, settle payable invoices and make sure Intercompany balances are accurate.
* Ensure we are compliant with Transfer Pricing policies.
* Assist with ad-hoc projects as defined by the Regional Finance Director or Finance Manager
What about you?
* Mastery knowledge of industry best practices and disciplines. Considered a subject matter expert within the organization and contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques and standards.
* Develops solutions to highly complex and uniquely challenging situations. Assignments require extensive evaluation of alternatives and variables. Expected to make improvements to policies and procedures.
* Works independently toward long-range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated using independent judgment and discretion. May act as informal team lead and/or coach less experienced team members.
* Serves as consultant to management and/or internal/external spokesperson for the organization on major initiatives related to policies, plans and long-range objectives.
* Actions may impact the organization and its reputation. Effects of erroneous decisions may be long-lasting, influence the future course of the organization and/or require the expenditure of extensive additional resources.
What must you have?
* ACCA/ACA/CIMA or International Accounting qualification
* Previous Accounting experience in a corporate setting
* SAP experience
* Great attention to detail and team player
* Capable of working independently.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.
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.
Job Applicant EMEA Imprints
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
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