Assistant Accountant

About EDMI Europe

EDMI Europe Limited is part of the global EDMI Group, a leading provider of smart metering solutions. We support utilities and energy providers with innovative technology that helps deliver smarter, more efficient energy management.

Based in Hook, Hampshire, our European office plays a key role in supporting both regional and international operations. We are a collaborative and forward-thinking business, where employees are encouraged to share ideas, drive continuous improvement, and make a meaningful impact.

About the Role

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to join our team. This role plays a key part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial operations, supporting everything from day-to-day processing through to month-end reporting and compliance.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build on their finance experience within a supportive and dynamic environment.

As part of our Finance team, you will:

• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and variance analysis
• Prepare and maintain accruals, prepayments, and journals
• Liaise with Group functions on intercompany recharges
• Run monthly depreciation and complete inventory reconciliations
• Perform bank reconciliations and ensure transactions are accurately recorded
• Prepare and process supplier and ad hoc payments
• Ensure accurate and timely VAT returns in line with HMRC regulations
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations, reviewing and analysing all accounts
• Process employee expenses
• Support monthly P&L reviews with the Finance Manager and Finance Director
• Prepare reporting packs for Spain and the USA
• Assist with year-end audit and liaise with external auditors
• Contribute to process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives

Experience & Skills:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar role
• Experience working with multi-currency transactions
• Manufacturing industry experience is advantageous
• Good understanding of finance processes and systems
• Strong Excel and data entry skills

Personal Attributes:

• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• Good problem-solving skills
• Confident communication skills
• Proactive and adaptable mindset
• Ability to manage tasks effectively and meet deadlines

Our Values

At EDMI, we are guided by the Osaki Group Philosophy and our OneEDMI Core Values:

• Customer Focus – Working in partnership with our customers
• Show Trust & Respect – Acting with integrity and treating others with respect
• Be Accountable – Taking ownership and delivering results
• Collaborate & Learn – Supporting each other and sharing knowledge
• Embrace Change – Being open and positive to new ideas
• Be Passionate – Bringing energy and innovation to everything we do

Pay: £32,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Flexitime
• Free fitness classes
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Work Location: In person