Staff Accountant

Vapotherm; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical device company in Scotland is seeking an experienced accountant to oversee month-end close accounting tasks. The role involves managing fixed asset accounting, coordinating audits, and driving process improvement initiatives. Candidates must be fully qualified accountants with 2-5 years of experience, preferably in a medical device setting. Familiarity with Epicor, Host Analytics, and Microsoft Office Suite is preferred. The position offers opportunities for involvement in significant accounting processes.

Qualifications

• Must be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Requires 2-5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with inventory and fixed assets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Help manage the completion of the month-end close in accordance with the close calendar.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, reconciliations, and impairment reviews.
• Coordinate timely completion of internal control documentation.
• Responsibility for process improvements and automation.

Skills

Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

2-5 years of progressive experience

Experience with fixed assets

Process improvements

Experience in medical device companies

Tools

Epicor

Host Analytics

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Summary of Position:Reporting to the Accounting Supervisor, this team member will be responsible for month-end close accounting tasks, including journal entries, account reconciliations, account rollforwards focusing on Fixed assets and inventory. In addition, this role will be responsible for the continuing development of control documentation and process improvement initiatives. This role will also interface with our external auditors and help in the facilitation of our annual audit. This role will also be heavily involved with process improvement and work to automate areas in their area of responsibility.

Primary Responsibilities

• Help manage the completion of the month-end close in accordance with the close calendar.
• Manage the Company’s fixed asset accounting, including reconciliations and impairment reviews.
• Manage the company’s Exchange and Validation inventory, including working cross-functionally to confirm activity and improve processes
• Responsible for running Inventory reports and reviewing quarterly cycle counts.
• Responsible for moderately complex accounting month-end, quarter-end and year-end activities in accordance with generally acceptable accounting principles (GAAP)
• Continuous improvement of the company’s accounting processes, systems and procedures.
• Coordinate timely completion of controls and periodic updates of internal control documentation.
• Manage other assigned balance sheet and income statement areas.
• Process improvements and automation of manual tasks and journal entries

Position Requirements

• Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• 2-5 years of progressive experience
• Experience in medical device companies a plus
• Epicor, Host Analytics and Microsoft Office Suite experience preferred
• Experience with fixed assets and inventory a plus