Siemens eMobility
Project Accountant
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Job title: Project Accountant
Location: Edinburgh EH12 9GF - minimum 3-4 days a week in the office
Contract length: 3-6 months - potential to extend
Rate: Hourly rate - Inside IR35
About Siemens Mobility
At Siemens Mobility, we believe our people are the cornerstone of our success. We are committed to nurturing a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive.
The Role
Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services, is currently recruiting for a Project Accountant to work for Siemens Mobility, in their Rolling Stock Customer Services team.
We are seeking a proactive and analytical Project Accountant to join our dynamic Rolling Stock Customer Services team in Edinburgh on an initial 3–6 month contract basis. In this role, you will be instrumental in driving financial performance, managing Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting, and providing crucial management information to support key project decisions.
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Key Responsibilities
- Manage project accounts and maintain effective cost control mechanisms.
- Analyse costs against budgets and forecasts, preparing detailed variance analysis reports.
- Process and validate supplier invoices, ensuring accurate monthly accruals.
- Support Commercial Managers with forecasting, financial modelling, costing, and business reviews.
- Prepare applications for payments and manage billing responsibilities.
- Ensure full compliance with internal control procedures.
- Develop cross-functional relationships across the business to enhance overall departmental efficiency.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
- Experience: Proven background in finance/cost analysis, cost control, and budget forecasting (or prior experience in project-based accounting).
- Qualifications: Part-qualified (CIMA/ACCA) OR Qualified by Experience (QBE).
- Core Skills: Strong analytical ability, solid understanding of key financial statements, and excellent cross-functional communication skills.
- Logistics: Ability to work on-site at the Edinburgh Gateway Depot a minimum of 3–4 days per week.
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Desirable (Nice-to-Have):
- Experience with Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting.
- Working knowledge of SAP is highly preferred.
- Background in contract management or commercial finance support.
Additional Information
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