Farnell
Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair.
Are you ready to take your financial expertise to the next level? Farnell Global is seeking a skilled Financial Accountant to support our European operations. Based in Leeds with a flexible hybrid working model, this role offers the opportunity to join a globally recognized leader in electronic components while advancing your career in a dynamic and innovative environment.
Job Summary:
As an Accountant at Farnell Global, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the financial integrity and operational excellence of our European entities. This position encompasses a broad range of responsibilities, including ownership of key accounting processes, ensuring compliance with SOX controls, and contributing to the smooth execution of month-end close activities.
Working as part of a wider Finance and accounting team, you will be responsible for performing specialized accounting tasks. Your focus will be on areas such as Fixed Asset accounting, multi-currency operations, and balance sheet reconciliations. Acting as a key liaison with IBM for escalated issues, you will also ensure risks and discrepancies are promptly identified and resolved.
Beyond the day to day, this role offers the opportunity to drive continuous improvement initiatives and participate in strategic projects, including banking enhancements and process optimization. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive finance professional to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, and changeable environment.
What's in it for you?
Along with offering a competitive salary package, we also offer:
- A supportive team environment where everyone really is working toward the same goal.
- A strong open-door policy within management
- An environment where you will be given the tools and opportunities to further your career
- Pension scheme
- Simply Health Medical Scheme
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with option to buy additional holiday
- FREE Onsite Parking
- Flexible home working
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Reward schemes
The Ideal Person:
- Experience of working in a Finance office, preferably with multiple entities
- Experience of working within a multi-currency business
- Experience of working and accounting for Fixed Assets on large scales
- Experience of a relevant accounting role for minimum 3 years
- Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant
What you will be doing:
- Fixed Asset accounting ownership for EMEA
- SOX Accounting & control
- Journal Entries
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations and review
- Provision Calculations
- Accruals/Prepayments
- Active role in period end close in ensuring tasks are completed to time
- Work closely with IBM on a day-to-day basis to assist with resolution of escalated issue
- Accounting risks/issues highlighted clearly on a timely basis and driven to resolution.
- Continuous improvement projects
What we are looking for:
- Very comfortable working in a changeable environment and seeks continuous improvement.
- Very strong time management and organisational skills
- Good understanding of robust control environment
- Good attention to detail but able to step back and see the big picture.
If you think you have what it takes to take on a role like this then please do not hesitate to apply!
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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 – [email protected], Asia applicants - [email protected], EMEA applicants - [email protected].
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