Cost Accountant

flex; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in critical power solutions is seeking a new Cost Accountant in Blackburn or Kendal, UK. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree and some years of experience, preferably in a technical or manufacturing environment. Key duties include ensuring accurate project costing, assisting with financial performance tracking, and working collaboratively with teams. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a fulfilling work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Enhanced annual leave

Employee recognition scheme

Referral bonus

Travel opportunities

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Discount programs

Qualifications

• Some years of related work experience in a technical/manufacturing environment.
• Confident under pressure and able to manage multifaceted objectives.
• Great written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate reflection of costs in the project costing system.
• Track project financial performance including risk analysis.
• Assist with month/quarter end activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Office skills

Organisational skills

Ability to handle pressure

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Accounting systems

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...)

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Job Category Finance

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