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

Reporting to the Financial Director (Group Accounting) this role will be based in Coleraine and will oversee a small team responsible for a range of transactional functions.

KEY ACTIVITIES

• Ensure compliance with Financial Control Systems and Procedures Manuals.
• Manage the AP/AR functions in Armstrong Medical Limited including credit control.
• Line management of 2 direct reports in transactional team
• Prepare UK & ROI VAT and Intrastat returns and submit on a timely basis.
• Complete all statistical returns.
• Accrual accounting and journal management.
• Prepare monthly Balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare end to end trial balances
• 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
• Preparation of government grant claims and when required, facilitation of audit of such claims.
• Preparation of monthly payroll

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
• Proactively implement systems change.
• To undertake other duties as may be reasonably required.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Essential

• Qualified or Part Qualified accountant
• Strong interpersonal skill
• Good communication skills
• Strong knowledge of technical accounting.
• Strong IT and Excel skills are required.
• Diligent and able to work efficiently with attention to detail, within required timescales.

Desirable

• Sage X3/Power BI
• Microsoft Navision
• People management
• Previous experience in a manufacturing organisation

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• There will be a requirement to travel to other group sites from time to time.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

• Finance team-EHGL.
• Operations team.
• IT team
• Managers and general personnel

External

• Auditors
• Banks
• Professional advisors
• Software providers
• Ad hoc external stakeholders, including Invest NI

COMPETENCIES

Balances Stakeholders

Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.

Directs Work

Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.

Optimizes Work Processes

Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Ensures Accountability

Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Collaborates

Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Builds Effective Teams

Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.

Communicates Effectively

Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Instills Trust

Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.