Margin Accountant - EMEA
Margin Accountant - EMEA
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Job Description
Farnell
Farnell an Avnet company is a global high-service distributor of technology products services and solutions for electronic system design maintenance and repair.
Farnell part of Avnet is currently recruiting for the role ofAccountant Marginto join our Finance Team. We are one of the worlds leading brands in distributing high-service electronics components and technology products.
Job Summary:
THIS IS A FLEXIBLE HYBRID WORKING ROLE GIVING YOU THE WORK LIFE BALANCE WORKING FROM HOME 2 DAYS AND 3 DAYS ON-SITE OFFICE TIME IN LEEDS
Whats 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 (matched up to 8%)
- Simply Health Medical cover
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional holiday
- FREE Onsite Parking
- Flexible home working
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Reward schemes
What youll be doing: Responsible for maintaining the general ledger for the margin area of the UK business analysing and reporting the makeup of the margin number versus the forecast
Job Specifications:
- 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 Finance Manager in driving forward the critical 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.
- Assists with the preparation of annual budgets updates and strategic plans.
- Ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP SOX and all other accounting regulations.
- Support 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 provide support to IBM.
What about you
- 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 an ability to manage time to deliver to Deadlines
- Experience of collaborating with colleagues outside finance
What next
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.
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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 Asia applicants - EMEA applicants - .
Employment Type
Full-Time
