Assistant Accountant, EMEA

Overview

Assistant Accountant (EMEA)

Contract Type: Temp – Full time. Location: UK-Harrow. Work Pattern: Hybrid (3 days/week Onsite). Estimated Start Date: October 2025. Reporting To: Senior Finance Manager.

About Us: Electro Rent is a global leader in test and technology solutions that help organisations accelerate innovation and optimise investments. Electro Rent\’s single-source solution – including rental, financial solutions, sale of new and used equipment, and asset optimisation – supports leading innovators across many sectors. Founded in 1965, Electro Rent operates globally to deliver unmatched technical and commercial flexibility.

About the Role: We are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our EMEA Finance team. You will be working in the Financial Control team, managing month-end reporting for EMEA entities, balance sheet reconciliations, and assisting with quarterly reviews, year-end processes, internal and statutory audits, and ad-hoc tasks. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and working closely with the Global team for alignment of accounting policies and processes.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications: A degree in accounting or finance, or relevant work experience. Part-qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) desirable.
• Experience: Demonstrated capability in accounting/finance, preferably in a multi-country EMEA environment.
• Technical skills:
  • Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel.
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics will be useful.
  • Familiar with tax compliance (VAT, WHT).
  • Familiarity with accounting principles, bookkeeping practices.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills: ability to analyse financial data, identify errors, and find solutions.
  • Attention to detail: accuracy is crucial in accounting.
  • Organisational skills: ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and keep records organized.
  • Communication skills: effective communication with colleagues and other stakeholders; team player.
  • High level of personal motivation and initiative with the ability to work to tight deadlines in a flexible and evolving environment.
  • Self-starter who is continually looking to improve.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting and Accounting:
  • Responsible for month-end and year-end closing processes for allocated EMEA entities, including journal entries, accruals and prepayments.
  • Perform balance sheet reconciliation and resolve discrepancies.
  • Intercompany recharge reconciliations for all EMEA entities with counterparties in the US and Asia.
  • Assist in preparing commentaries in the Group quarterly review.
  • Assist with VAT, tax filing and statutory reporting requirements across EMEA jurisdictions.
• Process Improvement and Compliance:
  • Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
  • Assist with internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and enhance efficiency.
  • Assist with system testing for new functionalities (Dynamics 365).
  • Responsible for ONS reporting.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:
  • Work closely with the Global team.
  • Support ad-hoc financial analysis and projects as required.
  • Support Treasury functions.

EEO and Additional Information

Electro Rent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, or any other characteristic protected by local law. All offers of employment are subject to receipt of references that prove satisfactory to Electro Rent UK Ltd.

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