Assistant Accountant

Eakin Healthcare; Comber; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blended Working

Bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays (r,

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

Job summary

Eakin Healthcare Group is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support the Finance Manager in preparing accounts for the group and its R&D arm. The role covers AP/AR, accruals, journals, VAT/statistical returns, and legal entity reporting within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will be diligent, detail-oriented and able to meet tight deadlines, with experience in finance systems and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant or qualified by experience (QBE).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong IT and Microsoft Excel skills.
• Finance systems experience.
• Ability to work diligently and efficiently within required timescales.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage the AP/AR functions.
• Accrual accounting and journal management.
• Prepare VAT and Intrastat returns and submit on a timely basis.
• Complete all statistical returns.
• Prepare monthly Balance sheet reconciliations for the above-mentioned companies.
• Prepare legal entity trial balances for the above companies.
• Prepare audit files for the external auditors and liaising with the auditors for the annual audit.
• Prepare and manage monthly management recharges across relevant Group companies, ensuring costs are appropriately allocated and supported.
• Manage the accounting and monitoring of project-related expenditure, ensuring costs are appropriately recorded, tracked and reconciled.
• Assist with intercompany accounting and reconciliations, ensuring balances are agreed and differences are resolved on a timely basis.

Skills

Part-qualified or QBE

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Ability to meet deadlines

Tools

Sage X3

Power BI

Kefron document management

Job description

At Eakin Healthcare, care is at the heart of everything we do.

We are a family-owned global medical device company driven by a simple vision: Where Care Leads, Hope Follows. For more than 50 years, we've been developing innovative healthcare solutions that make a meaningful difference to the lives of patients around the world.

Today, our team of over 700 colleagues operates across three UK manufacturing sites, 12 international sales and distribution centres, and exports to more than 60 countries worldwide. From market-leading Ostomy and Respiratory therapies to our trusted Respond home delivery service, we're committed to improving lives through innovation, quality and exceptional care.

We don't just care for the people who use our products and services, we care for our colleagues too. That's why we're proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work, creating an environment where people can thrive, grow and make a real impact.

If you're looking for a career with purpose, where your work matters and your contribution is valued, we'd love to hear from you.

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

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Title: Assistant Accountant

Reporting to: Finance Manager

Hours per week: 38.5

Shift Work: No

Travel: Occasional travel to other group sites

Direct Reports: None

JOB PURPOSE

The Assistant Accountant will support the Finance Manager with the preparation of accounts for Eakin Healthcare and Eakin R&D, while helping to maintain accurate and timely financial records.

The role covers accounts payable and receivable, accruals and journals, statutory and statistical returns, balance sheet reconciliations, legal entity reporting and audit preparation.

The successful candidate will be confident, self-motivated and detail-focused, with the ability to work efficiently to required timescales and build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

This role will be a fixed term contract covering a maternity leave.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the AP/AR functions.
• Accrual accounting and journal management.
• Prepare VAT and Intrastat returns and submit on a timely basis.
• Complete all statistical returns.
• Prepare monthly Balance sheet reconciliations for the above-mentioned companies.
• Prepare legal entity trial balances for the above companies.
• Preparation of supporting schedules for Legal Entity financial statements.
• Preparation of audit files for the external auditors and liaising with the auditors for the annual audit
• Prepare and manage monthly management recharges across relevant Group companies, ensuring costs are appropriately allocated and supported
• Manage the accounting and monitoring of project-related expenditure, ensuring costs are appropriately recorded, tracked and reconciled
• Assist with intercompany accounting and reconciliations, ensuring balances are agreed and differences are resolved on a timely basis.

AS A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE YOU’LL HAVE:

Essential

• Part-qualified accountant or qualified by experience (QBE).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong IT and Microsoft Excel skills.
• Finance systems experience.
• Ability to work diligently and efficiently within required timescales.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Desirable

• Experience using Sage X3 and Power BI.
• Experience using Microsoft Office.
• Experience using Kefron document management.

COMPETENCIES

1. Balances stakeholders – Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
2. Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
3. Communicates effectively – Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
4. Decision quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
5. Financial acumen – Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.
6. Customer focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
7. Ensures accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
8. Nimble learning – Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.

The closing date for applications is: Wednesday 4 November at 5pm

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We value different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all.

Early Closure Statement

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage early submission.

Right to Work in the UK

Please note that Eakin Healthcare is unable to provide sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.