Project Accountant

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

Job title: Project Accountant

Location: Edinburgh EH12 9GF - minimum of 3-4 days in the office per week

Contract length: 3-6 months - potential to extend

Rate: Hourly rate - Inside IR35

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

RSR supports applications from a diverse talent pool. We welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements.