Accountant

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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 Accountant to support our finance 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:
Working in the Group Financial accountant team where external reporting and ensuring compliance is key. This role is all about maintaining financial record integrity in various general accounting functions. Collection and analysis support for financial data for completeness and accuracy.
Beyond the day to day, this role offers the opportunity to drive continuous improvement initiatives and participate in strategic projects. 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 hybrid working
Cycle to work Scheme
Reward schemes
What will you be doing?
Responsible for preparing and filing of all statutory accounts to deadline and to appropriate accounting standards
Ensure the preparation / filing of all other regulatory information as required
Review entity VAT returns
Maintain relationships with auditors, business unit management and other stakeholders as necessary to drive adherence to deadlines
Maintains and documents internal accounting controls.
May assist in the setup of processes and procedures
Provides guidance and support for both internal and external audits (adhoc, quarterly and annual).
Other duties as assigned.
What will be expected of you?
Thorough knowledge of principles, theories and concepts in area of discipline. Competent in all job functions and has general understanding of the industry practices, techniques and standards.
Develops solutions for a variety of situations and works on projects requiring evaluation and analysis. May refer to policies, practices and precedents for guidance; determines best course of action to achieve results.
Work is performed independently and requires the exercise of judgment and discretion. May receive some limited guidance for new assignments. Work may be reviewed for overall adequacy.
Collaborates with management and team members within the department/function and other areas of the organization. May represent department internally or externally.
Actions may impact the success of the overall department and/or the organization. Failure to accomplish work or erroneous decisions may result in delays to projects, loss of revenue or allocation of additional resources to remedy.
What do you need?
A strong customer focus
A sense of urgency and pace, managing deadlines with the capacity to manage conflicting demands and driving the same in others
Strong organisation and planning skills
Deadline focused
Ability to deal with several priorities simultaneously and maintain a flexible approach
Logical and clear thinker
Fully qualified or part qualified
Several years of work experience.
Some international experience would be an advantage.

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