Assistant Project Accountant

Siemens Mobility; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation technology company in Chippenham is seeking an Assistant Project Accountant to manage project accounts effectively. You will assist in cost management, prepare financial reports, and support decision-making processes. Ideal candidates will have accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Holiday allowance

Pension plan

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrate relevant accounting & financial experience.
• Solid accounting skills with an understanding of key financial statements.
• Good attention to detail and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project costs and ensure correct booking.
• Prepare variance analysis reports.
• Ensure timely booking of supplier invoices.

Skills

Accounting experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

SAP knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

At Siemens Mobility, we are changing the way people travel, from smart road systems to digital railways. But it’s the people that make our company. Not the other way around!

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Project Accountant to come and join the team in Chippenham and take management of project accounts, enabling effective cost control and ensuring the provision of key management information to the project team.

You’ll make a difference by…

• Assisting with all elements of costs in the projects and ensuring it has been booked correctly.
• Analyse costs against budget and forecast monthly and seek explanation from the respective Managers for variation.
• Prepare variance analysis reports.
• Ensure Suppliers invoices are booked and accrued correctly every month.
• Preparation of Application for payments.
• Assisting Commercial Managers in forecasting
• Collate, analyse & report financial and operational information in an accurate, timely & consistent manner to support the business decision making process, in particular budgeting, forecasting & actual reporting.
• Ensure production of timely accurate information for customers and suppliers, including billing, query resolution and payments workflow to reduce debt and improve/maintain customer satisfaction.
• Ensure best in class management accounting financial processes & procedures by continually supporting the development and maintenance of the business unit financial infrastructure.
• Support the commercial managers in the preparation of business review meetings.

Your success will be grounded by…

• Demonstrate relevant accounting & financial experience.
• Solid accounting skills with ability to demonstrate an understanding and interpretation of key financial statements.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office with excellent Excel, Word and Powerpoint skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Diligent with good attention to detail.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative with flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Extremely well organized with ability to prioritise.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Good working knowledge of SAP desirable.

You’ll benefit from:

Our compensation package includes a competitive salary, holiday allowance and pension. We celebrate the fact that our employees are individuals and have different wants and needs. With this in mind, we have a flexible benefits scheme where you can tailor your benefits package to suit you.

#Transform The Everyday with us

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us! We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter, who will be happy to support you.

At Siemens, we promote a growth mindset, the self‑belief that we can learn and grow, take on new challenges and adapt to change. If you don't match all the criteria for this role but feel you have transferable skills to enable you to succeed, we encourage you to apply.