Assistant Accountant

Company description:

Getinge is a leading global provider of products and systems that contribute to quality enhancement and cost efficiency within healthcare and life sciences. We employ more than 10,000 people, and have operations in more than 40 countries.

Job description:

Assistant Accountant – Quadralene, Derby

We are looking for an Assistant Accountant, to be based at our Quadralene Manufacturing site and Getinge UK headquarters in Derby, to provide support to the Finance Manager and Business Partner commercial support to the local Management Team and wider organisation.

You will have responsibility for core day-to-day finance tasks and ensuring quality control over all financial transactions and reporting. You will have the opportunity to make a difference through your involvement in in budgeting & forecasting, P&L & margin variance analysis, Local & Group financial reporting including month-end Group reporting submissions, ERP & IT system developments and project management.

Day to day responsibilities will include: 

• Acting as a key member of the Quadralene Finance Department, working in conjunction with the existing Finance Assistant with responsibility for the core day-to-day finance tasks including AP, AR, bank reconciliations, credit control, cash flow, inventory, COGS, product costings, fixed asset records, accruals & prepayments & online banking processing.
• Providing support to the Finance Manager in the areas of budgeting & forecasting, P&L & margin variance analysis, Local & Group financial reporting including month-end Group reporting submissions, ERP & IT system developments, project management & business partner support.
• Ensuring quality control over all financial transactions and reporting, ensuring internal controls are maintained and compliant with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Getinge treasury and Group financial standards and policies.
• Providing Business Partner commercial support to local Management Team to drive change & improvements.
• To deputise and provide cover for the Finance Manager and Finance Assistant as and when required.
• Supporting the Finance Manager in the preparation of local financial and management accounts, including but not limited to:

• Journals preparation and entry to the Financial System.
• Accruals and prepayments with timely and accurate input into the ERP system
• Inventory Analysis, variance analysis coding.
• Review and analysis of the financial performance of Quadralene by undertaking Variance analysis with comparison to previous year, to budget and to forecast.
• Fixed Asset Register,  all CAPEX and monthly depreciation journal to the general ledger 
• Rebates, Standard Cost updates.
• Year End support with Financial Audit prep
• National Statistics returns
• Ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as required.
• Ensuring that Quadralene’s reporting to Group Finance is undertaken accurately and on-time to month-end deadlines and in line with Getinge Group Finance reporting corporate rules and regulations.
• Provide support to and cover for the Finance Manager and Finance Assistant in all related tasks as required.

Your skills and experience include: 

• Experience of working in a fast-paced Finance Department within a SME company.
• Experience of working in a Group structure as part of a subsidiary of a multinational company would be advantageous.
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word
• Experience with ERP system functions and financial systems with knowledge of · Microsoft Business Central & SAP an advantage.
• Experience of working with and reporting in multiple currencies is desirable

Personal Qualities:

• Demonstrated ability to prioritise and execute tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Resilience, drive and determination to succeed, passion to challenge all areas, whilst developing and moulding your own role.
• Adaptability and positivity towards change - the company is projecting considerable growth over the next 2-5 years.
• Ability to work effectively with all employees and external business contacts while conveying a positive, service orientated attitude.
• Ability to maintain complete confidentiality and discretion in business relationships and exercise.
• Sound business & commercial judgment.
• Hardworking, team player who can work under own initiative as well as part of a small team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Finance, Accounting or related field.
• A Professional Accounting Qualification is desirable but applications from candidates qualified by experience or part qualified may be considered.

Our Benefits 

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including contributory pension scheme, private healthcare, wellness and training programs, to ensure we support your well-being and goals.