Assistant Accountant (in an Accountancy Practice)

THIS ROLE IS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS FROM CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF EAKIN HEALTHCARE ONLY* 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. 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. This role will be a fixed term contract covering a maternity leave. Accrual accounting and journal management. 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. Strong IT and Microsoft Excel skills. Finance systems experience. Desirable Experience using Sage X3 and Power BI. Experience using Microsoft Office. Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. 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. Wednesday 4 November at 5pm Equality, Diversity & Inclusion We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.