Assistant Accountant in Leeds

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, contributing to the successful and accurate closure of the month-end process for multiple ledgers across EMEA. This role is for an inquisitive minded and 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. 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.

What will you be doing?

• Perform month end activities not in scope for the BPO including but not limited to:

• Journal Entries.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations & reviews.
• Provision Calculations.
• Accruals/Prepayments.
• Month End Reviews.

What about you?

• 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.
• Experience of working in a Finance office, preferably with multiple entities.
• Experience of a relevant accounting role for a minimum of 2 years.
• Strong analytical skills - with experience working with Excel, extracting and manipulating data.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and sometimes having to investigate/analyse data to find answers rather than following rigid instructions.
• Ability to manage own workload and work toward tight deadlines.
• Must be detail orientated with excellent attention to detail.
• Practical approach and a confident self-starter - the ability to work independently and with a strong desire to be involved, particularly with balance sheet reviews, query investigations, accruals and accounting expenses.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with staff at all levels of the organisation, both within Finance and non-Finance Functions.

If you think this role could be the right one for you, then please APPLY NOW! All applications will be reviewed by our Talent team; should we be interested in your profile we will contact you directly with a view to an initial chat.

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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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.