Accounts Assistant

Eakin Healthcare; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global medical device company in the United Kingdom is looking for a dynamic Accounts Assistant to support the Finance Manager and ensure smooth operations within the Accounts Department. The ideal candidate will have experience in Accounts Payable, payroll processing, and demonstrate strong time management skills. Joining a team recognized for its commitment to care and innovation, this role offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to contribute to a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Blended Working

Bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Wellbeing Programme

Health Cash Plan

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Referral Scheme

Long Service Awards

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as part of an accounts team is essential.
• Prior experience specifically in Accounts Payable is required.
• Demonstrated experience with payroll processing is necessary.
• Excellent time management abilities are critical.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Finance Manager in the day to day running of the Accounts Department.
• Process supplier invoices and manage user training on Kefron AP.
• Reconcile supplier statements and deal with queries.
• Administer expense claims and control company credit card submissions.

Skills

Experience of working on an accounts team

Experience of Accounts Payable

Experience of Payroll processing

Good time management skills

Education

Accounting Qualification (Degree, AAT or equivalent)

Job description

At Eakin Healthcare, we put patients at the heart of everything we do. We are a family‑owned global medical device company with a proud heritage of innovation and care. We deliver innovative solutions across Ostomy, Respiratory, and Surgical therapies, along with our Respond home delivery service. Founded over 50 years ago, we now have a team of over 700 dedicated people across three UK manufacturing sites, 12 international sales and distribution centres and export to over 60 countries. We’ve been recognised as a Great Place to Work! And we’re proud to be named among the Best Workplaces in Healthcare and Best Workplaces for Women.

At Eakin Healthcare, we’re united by one mission: working together to improve lives – just like we’ve been doing for over five decades.

WHY JOIN US?

We’re good at what we do – come and join us and you can benefit from:

• Blended Working
• Bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 28)
• Option to buy holiday days
• Wellbeing Programme
• Health Cash Plan
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Referral Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Free Parking

ABOUT THE ROLE

Assist the Finance Manager in the day to day running of the Accounts Department for all Eakin Healthcare Companies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Purchase Ledger
• Process supplier Stock/non‑stock invoices through Kefron AP
• Manage and train users on Kefron AP
• Reconcile Supplier Statements
• Deal with supplier queries
• Processing the payments
• Reconcile Direct debits and PL payments on account
• Month end accruals

EXPENSES

• Administer expense claims and company credit card submissions processes group wide (with the exception of AML)
• Maintain expense claim and credit card submission forms
• Train staff members on submission processes
• Collate sustainability information for submission to Sustainability Analyst

FINANCE GENERAL DUTIES

• Processing banking
• Bank Reconciliations (Holiday Cover)
• Assisting with Month end Reporting duties when required
• General Duties as and when needed

OTHER

• To adhere to the company’s Equal Opportunities policy and Dignity at work policy in all activities and to actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible
• To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the company’s Health and Safety policy
• To adhere to the company’s Quality policy and Environmental policy
• To undertake other duties as may be reasonably required

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

ESSENTIAL

• Experience of working on an accounts team
• Experience of Accounts Payable
• Experience of Payroll processing
• Good time management skills

DESIRABLE

• Accounting Qualification (Degree, AAT or equivalent)

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

INTERNAL

• Finance Manager and fellow team members
• Wider Finance Department
• Customer Service
• Purchasing and Warehouse
• Eakin Healthcare Group Companies

EXTERNAL

• Suppliers
• Customers
• Auditors

COMPETENCIES

• Balances stakeholders: Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates effectively: Developing and delivering multi‑mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Decision quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Financial acumen: Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer‑centric solutions.
• Ensures accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.