Project Accountant - TPE

Siemens PLC; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering company in Manchester is seeking a qualified finance professional to manage project accounts effectively within their Rolling Stock Customer Services. The ideal candidate will have experience in financial roles, with strong accounting skills and the ability to support decision-making through accurate financial reporting. This position offers competitive compensation, inclusive company culture, and a flexible benefits scheme tailored to individual needs.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company bonus

Holiday allowance

Pension

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a financial/accounting role.
• Ability to interpret key financial statements.
• Willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Manage project accounts for effective cost control.
• Conduct monthly budget analysis and reporting.
• Handle customer invoice management.
• Support decision-making with financial reporting.
• Maintain customer relationships concerning charges.

Skills

Qualified CIMA or ACCA

Solid accounting skills

Excellent communication skills

Self-disciplined

Strong time management

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Tools

SAP

Job description

In this role you will be responsible for the management of project accounts, enabling effective cost control and ensuring the provision of key management information to the project team. This role sits within our Rolling Stock Customer Services business, working on the TransPennine Express project.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for correct cost booking, as well as budget and forecast cost controlling analysis on a monthly basis
• Overall responsibility for the monthly closing of the project books, including journal processing and reporting
• End to end customer invoice/billing management
• Consolidate monthly submission for forecast of all KPI's
• Prepare financial reporting to support decision making and Commercial Manager requirements
• Maintain good customer relationship; calculating, agreeing and negotiating the additional charges and penalties each month
• Actively participate in business process improvement and the digitalisation of processes
• Calculate and document whole project lifecycle costs, including change and risk management
• Internal progress reporting on the KPI's and cost positions of all key budget lines and projects
• Act with integrity in a supporting role to the wider operational depot team
• Ensure awareness and exhibit behaviours in accordance with Siemens compliance policies
• Implement safe systems and controls in all aspects of your work, complying with the HSWE policies
• This role profile may vary from time to time in accordance with changes to business needs. Your annual objective setting with your line manager will outline any additional responsibilities to meet business requirements or individual development needs for the forthcoming financial year.

Qualifications

• Qualified CIMA or ACCA
• Prior experience in a financial/accounting role
• Solid accounting skills with ability to demonstrate an understanding and interpretation of key financial statements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-disciplined with strong time management ability.
• Diligent with good attention to detail.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative with flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Good working knowledge of SAP desirable.

Benefits

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. Join our global community, where your growth and development are as important as our shared mission to innovate and transform the Rail industry. Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? Our compensation package includes a competitive salary, company bonus, 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.