Financial Accountant

Shape the Face of Cancer Treatment at Luminate Medical 

At Luminate, our mission is to make cancer care more human. We design and build technologies that help oncologists make cancer care better, faster, and safer for patients. 

Our first two products, Lily and Lilac, are revolutionary wearable devices designed to address hair loss and peripheral neuropathy, respectively – two of the most common and difficult side effects of cancer treatment. We have an exciting pipeline focused on building products that help cancer patients to live, not just survive. Our latest product, Lotus, enables at-home administration of low-risk anti-cancer drugs.   

We're looking for a Financial Accountant to become a key member of our finance function. In this role, you will support the financial operations of a fast-growing medical device company, helping to ensure robust financial reporting, compliance, and controls as we scale our product portfolio and international presence.

Working at Luminate Medical 

• This is a key hire at a rapidly growing company. You will have the opportunity to shape the development of high-impact patient-facing products and gain first-hand insights into a start-up's growth. 

• We offer a highly competitive salary comparable with multinational medical device companies (available on application) and a flexible benefits package including health insurance and pension.

• We believe in quality of life in our product and for our people, offering flexible working hours and a generous vacation policy. 

What You Will Do

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Prepare monthly management accounts across multiple entities, including variance analysis and commentary.
• Support the month-end close process: journals, accruals, prepayments, intercompany transactions, and foreign currency revaluations.
• Maintain the general ledger, perform balance sheet reconciliations, and assist with FX translation and intercompany eliminations for group reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements in compliance with US GAAP and FRS 102.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and calculate depreciation across all entities.

Planning, Reporting & Budget Monitoring

• Assist with the annual budgeting process and contribute to regular forecasting cycles.
• Prepare and distribute monthly spend-to-budget reports for each business function, highlighting variances and flagging areas of concern.
• Work with department leads to ensure monthly expenditure is accurately coded and reflected against the correct budget lines.

Compliance, Tax & Grant Claims

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, tax regulations, and internal controls across all group entities.
• Prepare grant claims, ensuring expenditure is accurately captured and reported in line with agreements.
• Support the preparation of the annual R&D tax credit claim, working closely with R&D teams to collate and document qualifying activities and costs.

Audit Support

• Assist with year-end audit preparation, including preparing audit schedules and acting as a day-to-day point of contact for external auditors.
• Support the documentation and maintenance of internal controls and accounting policies as the business scales.

General

• Support the CFO with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as the business grows.

Personal Attributes – The Ideal Candidate Is: 

• Creative: A creative problem solver who is enthusiastic about new ideas. 

• Open: A proactive team player who seeks to help develop your teammates. You are willing to adopt, engage with and positively shape company culture. You can give and receive candid feedback constructively and positively. 

• Communicative: Proficient in written and verbal communication and collaboration skills. You can share ideas and support the exploration of others. 

• Self-Driven: You have a sense of urgency in your work and thrive when taking responsibility for tasks. 

• Organised: You can prioritise your list of tasks with input from more senior colleagues and ensure actions are completed on time. 

Requirements – The Ideal Candidate Must Have: 

• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Advanced Excel/IT skills and experience working with accounting/ERP systems.
• A good understanding of Irish statutory, VAT, and tax compliance obligations.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and work effectively as part of a small, fast-paced finance team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.

Advantages – It Would be Advantageous to Have: 

• Working knowledge of US GAAP and FRS 102 reporting standards.
• Exposure to multi-entity and multi-currency accounting. 
• Experience supporting grant claims or R&D tax credit preparation.

Don’t have all of these requirements? 

Some people are less likely to apply for a role unless they are 100% qualified. Your experience, skills and passion will set you apart - tell us what you have learned and achieved, whether personal or work-related! With the right mindset, many of the skills above can be learned on the job. If this role excites you, don’t let the description hold you back!