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
To support the Finance Manager to carry out accurate accounting procedures and meet the targets and deadlines required of the department by the Company and external bodies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Matching/reviewing of invoices to delivery notes
- Processing invoices to accounts package
- Reconciliation of creditor statements at month end
- Preparation of month end supplier payment run
- Set up BACS payments as requested
- Processing of journals to the nominal ledgers
- Reconciliation of nominal ledger balances to sales and purchase ledger control accounts
- Recognition of invoices and VAT treatment assessing whether allowable or reclaimable and carrying out the correct coding of disallowable spend
- Maintenance of the petty cash books
- Intrastat returns
- Filing/retrieving of documents and annual archiving of documents
- Upkeep of reps business mileage records and expenses
- Posting of employee expenses and monthly credit card statements
- Analysis of carriage costs incurred by the company
- Aiding with the preparation of Invest NI grant claims
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.
- To undertake other duties as may be reasonably required.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Essential
- Strong IT and Excel skills are required
- Diligent and able to work efficiently with attention to detail, within required timescales
- Good communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Microsoft Dynamics Navision
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This is a part time role working 9am-1pm Monday to Friday (20 Hours per week)
- There may be a requirement to travel to other group sites from time to time
COMPETENCIES
Action Oriented
Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
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.
Communicates Effectively
Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Interpersonal Savvy
Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
Instils Trust
Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity and authenticity.
Being Resilient
Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
