Financial Accountant in Kendal

Anord Mardix, a Flex company, are a global group that manufactures switchgear and associated products for installation in mission-critical and live commercial buildings ranging from data centres to the international headquarters of some of the world’s largest companies.

As Financial Accountant you will be responsible for ensuring accurate accounting activities and effective financial operation of the function and implementing appropriate financial and accounting procedures to coordinate transactions to ensure compliance to relevant legislative and corporate directives and to ensure accurate and reliable data necessary for business operations.

What a typical day looks like:

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting activities including reconciliations of Balance sheet accounts, coordination, and completion of annual audits, and reviewing financial reports/holds up as necessary.
• Research and report on financial status including income statement variances, communicating financial results to management, budget preparation.
• Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions.
• Oversee taxes and abide by federal regulations.
• Ensure proper control and accounting of fixed assets additions, disposals, and transfers.
• Generate reports for labour investigation, expense research, monthly balance sheet and monthly customer profit and loss statement. Review and implement actions resulting from reports.
• Ensure budgets, schedules, and performance requirements are met.
• Review all inter-company ICV booking and payments.
• Ensure proper accounting of all transactions.
• Ensure accurate monthly inventory valuation.
• Coordinate/oversee annual physical inventory or stock take.
• Research expenses for cost centres, departments, and projects.
• Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable as required.
• Management of 3 Accounts Receivable staff.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) or studying towards recognised accounting qualification.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience, preferably with a manufacturing business.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and revenue recognition standards.
• Ability to analyse financial data and identify trends.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and systems.
• Confident under pressure and able to handle multifaceted objectives.
• Must hold valid UK driver’s license as travel between sites will be required occasionally.

What you’ll 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.
• Flexible/Remote/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function.
• 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.).

At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always. Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose -- to make great products that create value and improve people’s lives.