Edinburgh Project Accountant (3-6m) – SAP/POC Focus

Randstad Sourceright; Gogar; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad Sourceright, on behalf of Siemens Mobility, seeks a proactive Project Accountant to join the Rolling Stock Customer Services team in Edinburgh on an initial 3–6 month contract. You will drive financial performance and manage POC accounting to support key project decisions.

The role requires on-site work 3–4 days per week, with close collaboration across commercial, finance and operations to ensure accurate reporting and robust cost control.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance/cost analysis, cost control and budget forecasting.
• Part-qualified (CIMA/ACCA) OR Qualified by Experience (QBE).
• Strong analytical ability and cross-functional communication.
• Experience with Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting is desirable.

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.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost control

Budget forecasting

Cross-functional communication

Education

Part-qualified (CIMA/ACCA) or QBE

Tools

SAP

Job description

Randstad Sourceright, on behalf of Siemens Mobility, seeks a proactive Project Accountant to join the Rolling Stock Customer Services team in Edinburgh on an initial 3–6 month contract. You will drive financial performance and manage POC accounting to support key project decisions.

The role requires on-site work 3–4 days per week, with close collaboration across commercial, finance and operations to ensure accurate reporting and robust cost control.