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
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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.
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Avnet is a global electronic components distributor with extensive design, product, marketing and supply chain expertise for customers and suppliers at every stage of the product lifecycle. For the past 100 years, Avnet has helped its customers and suppliers around the world realize the transformative possibilities of technology.
Our culture was founded on new ideas and emerging technology. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Avnet is a leading global technology distributor and solutions provider at the center of the technology value chain. Founded in 1921, we work with suppliers in every major technology segment to serve customers worldwide across a broad range of markets. Whether working on large-scale production or early prototypes, we meet customer needs through individualized, end-to-end service to streamline solutions and improve efficiency for customers worldwide. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, we serve more than 1 million customers in more than 140 countries and partner with global suppliers from almost every technology segment.
