Assistant Accountant - EMEA (Based Leeds, West Yorkshire)

Avnet, Inc.; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology distributor in Leeds is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a hybrid role. The successful candidate will manage financial data, oversee month-end processes, and work with a supportive team. Applicants should be qualified or studying towards ACCA/AAT, have strong analytical and communication skills, and be detail-oriented. We offer flexible working and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

FREE Onsite Parking

Flexible hybrid working

Reward schemes - i.e. EV Car Scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified or studying towards an accounting qualification.
• Experience with general ledger and financial records.
• Ability to manage workload and work toward tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze financial data.
• Oversee month-end closure of multiple ledgers.
• Prepare reports, statements, analyses for internal/external use.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Education

ACCA or AAT qualification

Job description

Overview

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 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.

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

• Qualified or studying towards an accounting qualification such as ACCA or AAT (essential).
• Strong analytical skills - with experience working with excel, extracting and the manipulation of data. You need to be comfortable working with ambiguity and sometimes having to investigate/analyse data to find answers rather than following rigid instructions
• 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.

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

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 - [e-mail], Asia applicants - [e-mail], EMEA applicants - [e-mail].