Cost Accountant

Flex Ltd.; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in power solutions is seeking a Cost Accountant based in Blackburn or Kendal. The successful candidate will track project costs, assist in financial reporting, and contribute to team management. Essential qualifications include a relevant degree, experience in a technical environment, and strong communication skills. Attractive benefits, including a competitive salary, enhanced leave, and employee recognition, make this a fulfilling opportunity for the right candidate.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced annual leave

Employee recognition scheme

Referral bonus

Sick pay scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Qualifications

• Requires some years of related work experience, ideally in technical/manufacturing environment.
• Fantastic written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all material, labour and expense costs are accurately reflected in the project costing system.
• Track progress of project activities for financial performance.
• Prepare for monthly financial information by investigating variances.

Skills

MS Office skills

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple objectives

Accounting systems experience

Confident under pressure

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centers.

We develop skill sets, encourage curiosity, and enable empowerment - we turn jobs into careers. If this sounds interesting, we'd like to meet you.

Job Summary

We are looking for a new Cost Accountant employee to be based either in Blackburn or potentially in Kendal.

Summary

Reporting to the Senior Cost Accountant, this role will be part of an excellent team, whose members are strong communicators, ambitious and innovative.

What a typical day looks like

• Responsible for ensuring all material, labour and expense costs are accurately reflected in the project costing system.
• Tracking progress of project activities to enable appropriate project financial performance including risk analysis
• Assist in the management of the project data to ensure accurate reporting and system integrity.
• Preparing for monthly financial information by investigating variances and analysis for projects to explain actual financial performance against budget
• Tracking Intercompany transactions and assist with cost and revenue reporting
• Collaborate with supply chain, commercial and operations teams to further understand projects
• Assist with month/quarter end activities, as required
• Assist and support in SOX compliance Internal and External Audits
• Ad hoc projects as required

The experience/qualification we're looking to add to our team

• Relevant degree.
• Requires some years of related work experience, ideally in technical/manufacturing environment.
• Good MS Office skills
• Working to deadlines with a good attention to detail
• Good communication and organisational skills are essential
• Ability to manage day to day work whilst also being part of a team
• Fantastic written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
• Confident under pressure and able to handle multifaceted objectives
• Excellent work ethic with confidentiality at the core
• Eligibility to work in the UK

What you will receive for the great work you provide

• An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success.
• A competitive salary and benefits package which includes:
  • A merit-based annual pay review
  • Enhanced annual leave.
  • Employee recognition scheme and long service awards.
  • Referral bonus.
  • Volunteer days.
  • Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year.
  • Sick pay scheme.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
• Travel opportunities (role dependent).
• Support in your well-being by access to:
  • Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice.
  • On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders.
• Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.)

Location

Blackburn / Kendal, UK

Please note that our recruitment team is based in Hungary and therefore you may be called by an international number. (+36…)

Job Category

Finance

Anord Mardix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Anord Mardix, you must complete the application process first).