Accounts Assistant

Ready to make a difference by utilizing your talents? Join a team driven by a mission to help patients, and a culture focused on developing medical device and diagnostic solutions.

Surmodics is pursuing highly differentiated medical devices that are designed to address unmet clinical needs and engineered to the most demanding requirements. This key growth strategy leverages the combination of the Company’s expertise in proprietary surface technologies, along with enhanced device design, development and manufacturing capabilities. The Company mission remains to improve the detection and treatment of disease.

We are looking for a Accounts Assistantto join us in our mission. This role is based in our facility in Ballinasloe, Co . Galway and offers a 4 day condensed working week, inclusive of Monday to Thursday.  Fixed term Temporary contract. 

Job Summary

The Accounts Assistant will report to the Accounting Manager with responsibility for providing efficient & effective management information to enhance decision making and maintain the accounts payable & financial accounting assistance function.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable (AP):
  • Review, code, and process supplier invoices, matching them with purchase orders and goods receipt notes.
  • Process employee credit card & out of pocket expenses (Concur system)
  • Ensure compliance with spending approval process.
  • Schedule and execute payments via uploads from the ERP system to the Bank, ensuring timely disbursements.
  • Reconcile supplier statements to maintain accurate balances.
  • Resolve invoice queries with suppliers.
• General Accounting & Administration:
  • Reconcile AP & GRN sub-ledgers to the general ledger.
  • Reconcile bank balances to the general ledger.
  • Maintain schedule of prepayments.
  • Maintain intercompany reconciliations.
  • Assist in month-end and quarter close processes.
  • Assist in audit preparation & queries for relevant areas. 
  • Complete Vat/VIES/Intrastat returns and customs compliance.
  • Complete CSO returns.
  • Perform ad hoc duties as required.

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience: Previous experience in accounting, specifically in AP roles.
• Software Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems or accounting software and MS Excel.
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of basic accounting principles (GAAP) and financial controls environment.
• Attributes: High level of accuracy, attention to detail, strong communication, and organizational skills. 

Surmodics offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a bonus program, Pension Contributions, Medical Isurance. Life assurance cover, Recognition Awards.

Surmodics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, civil status or members of traveller communities.