Department: Finance

Role reports to: Senior Financial Controller

Location: Warrington/hybrid

Please note: Internally, this role is referred to as Assistant Finance Controller.

About us

Medline is a leading provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions, serving all points of care. Through a wide-ranging product portfolio, a robust supply chain network and modern clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers (HCPs) improve their clinical, financial and operational outcomes. Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, United States, the company employs more than 43,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries and territories. Outside the US, Medline EMEA headquarters is in Utrecht, the Netherlands.

To learn more about Medline’s operations in Europe, visit www.medline.eu.

Purpose

The Assistant Management Accountant will be responsible for all operational month-end close activities and completing balance sheet reconciliations. This role will be supporting the Senior Financial Controller in all activities ensuring smooth closing process and reconciliations of the general ledger.

Activities and responsibilities

• Financial Reporting
  • Assist in the preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
  • Help ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Support the development, monitoring, and financial forecasts.
  • Assist in analysing variances between actual and budgeted figures.
• Accounts Management
  • Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, reconciling all general ledger.
  • Complete month-end procedure posting journals, working towards deadlines set.
  • Carry out year-end procedure, working towards deadlines set.
  • Assist in the reconciliation of financial accounts.
  • Complete quarterly VAT returns.
  • Maintain fixed asset register.
• Internal Controls
  • Support the implementation and maintenance of internal controls to safeguard company assets.
  • Assist in conducting audits and reviews to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Financial Analysis
  • Provide support in analysing financial data and generating reports.
  • Assist in the preparation of financial analysis for management decision-making.
• Administrative Support
  • Perform administrative tasks, such as filing, data entry, and document management.
  • Assist with other tasks as needed to support the financial controller and finance team.

Job requirements

• Partially/fully qualified or QBE, minimum of 5 years of experience
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting, reporting and analysis with a focus on month-end close process
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with a collaborative, team working approach
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Able to work on own initiative

Experience

• Typically, 5 years of experience in accounting or finance roles.

What we offer

• Competitive basic salary £30,000 – £40,000 DOE
• Bonus scheme*
• Income protection insurance*
• Life Insurance*
• Access to help@hand total well-being app (including Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and access to Benefit hub discounts and savings)
• Pension
• Access to YuLife – a well-being app that rewards you for daily healthy activities
• Employee referral scheme
• Bespoke training and development opportunities including study support towards ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• Opportunity to buy health cash plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Regular employee appreciation events
• 25 days holiday plus the usual bank holidays
• Part-time and flexible working can be discussed
• *Subject to T&Cs

We want to ensure our recruitment process works for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know.

Note: Job descriptions describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this role and are not intended to provide a complete overview of all responsibilities, tasks and skills expected. Other tasks may be assigned. Job descriptions are subject to change at all times.

Medline is committed to reducing our carbon footprint, developing responsible products, supporting our employees and local communities, and promoting high ethical standards internally and among our supplier partners. Click here to discover what Medline is doing to make healthcare more sustainable for people and the planet.