Staff Accountant

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

Job summary

A leading medical device manufacturer in the United Kingdom is looking for a qualified accountant to manage month-end closing tasks and oversee inventory management. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience and knowledge of accounting principles, with a focus on fixed assets and process improvement. Familiarity with Epicor and Host Analytics is preferred. Join our dynamic team and contribute to improving our accounting processes and systems.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, or CIMA certification.
• 2-5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in medical device companies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close accounting tasks and journal entries.
• Oversee inventory management and reconciliation processes.
• Implement process improvements and automate accounting tasks.

Skills

Accounting principles

Process improvement

Fixed assets management

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Tools

Epicor

Host Analytics

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Reporting to the Accounting Supervisor, this team member will be responsible for month‑end close accounting tasks, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and account roll‑forwards 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.