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Assistant Accountant, Based Leeds

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Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Entry level
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Entry level
The Assistant Accountant will manage and analyze financial data, oversee month-end processes for multiple EMEA ledgers, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with accounting practices. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and collaboration within a team.
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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.

Our team in Leeds, West Yorkshire are looking for an Assistant Accountant.  This is a flexible, hybrid working role, giving you the work-life balance to work from home 2 (days) and from the office (3 days).    We are looking for a qualified or part-qualified finance professional, with experience in general ledger and financial records within various general accounting functions. 

You will be responsible for collecting and analysing financial data and overseeing the successful and accurate closure of the month-end process for multiple ledgers across EMEA. 

This role is for a highly organised individual who can work collaboratively as part of a busy team and build strong relationships with wider stakeholders. 
You will also get involved in a wide range of activities including;  Preparing reports, statements, analyses and/or recommendations for internal and/or external use.  The role has a core of routine work that must be delivered consistently, but every day can be different.  

Experience we are looking for: 

  • Ensuring procedures and internal controls are followed to maintain the integrity of accounting records
  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Policies and Principles (GAAP) compliance processes. 
  • Experience working with overhead activities, including accounting of expenses, day-to-day activities, accruals, pre-payments, reviewing invoices and ensuring all activity is recorded. 
  • Experience carrying out month end balance sheet reviews along with investigating and resolving or escalating issues. 

Our successful candidate needs: 

  • To be self-managing and organised
  • Have excellent attention to detail and process-orientated
  • To be comfortable working with ambiguity and sometimes having to investigate to find answers rather than following rigid instructions
  • Practical approach and a confident self-starter – the ability to work independently and with a strong desire to be involved.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with staff at all levels of the organisation, both within Finance and non-Finance Functions.
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
  • Qualified or studying towards an accounting qualification such as ACCA or AAT (essential).

Along with offering a competitive salary package, what's in it for you? 

  • A supportive team environment where everyone 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 
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional holiday 
  • FREE Onsite Parking 
  • Flexible hybrid working 
  • Reward schemes – i.e. EV Car Scheme

#LI-FARNELL 
#LI-EMEA
 

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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