Project Accountant

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Our Rolling Stock and Customer Service keeps trains running safely and reliably every day. The business delivers expert maintenance, technical support and digital solutions across the full lifecycle of rail fleets, helping customers maximise performance, availability and passenger satisfaction.

We’re looking for a Project Accountant to join our team inLeeds! 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 both the TransPennine Express and Northern Rail projects.

This role promotes hybrid working, with a requirement of 2 days on site per week. This role requires travel to both Manchester and Leeds, as this role supports projects across both locations. Please note, the location of the Leeds site will be moving to Shipley approximately by October 2027.

You’ll make a difference by...

• 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 submissions for forecast of all KPIs
• Prepare financial reporting to support decision‑making and Commercial Manager requirements
• Maintain good customer relationships; calculating, agreeing, and negotiating 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 KPIs 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 of and exhibit behaviours in accordance with Siemens compliance policies

Implement safe systems and controls in all aspects of your work, complying with HSWE policies

Responsible for paying supplier invoices and resolving Goods Receipt / Invoice Receipt discrepancies

This role profile may vary from time to time in accordance with business needs. Your annual objective setting with your line manager will outline any additional responsibilities required to meet business or individual development needs for the forthcoming financial year.

Your success will be grounded by...

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self‑disciplined with strong time‑management ability
• Diligent with good attention to detail
• Ability to demonstrate initiative with a flexible and proactive approach
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Good working knowledge of SAP (desirable)
  
  

Must haves:

• Part‑qualified/Full-qualified CIMA or ACCA
• Prior experience in a financial/accounting role
• Solid accounting skills with the ability to understand and interpret key financial statements
  
  

At Siemens Mobility, we believe that work should work for you. We go beyond standard benefits to create an environment where our people feel supported, empowered and valued both professionally and personally.

Wellbeing: Flexible working, 24/7 Mental health support, Subsidised gym memberships, Subsidised Bupa healthcare, Enhanced sick pay

Financial: Match and More pension, Life assurance, Perks at Work discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, Annual Bonus

Family: Day-one parental rights, Shared parental leave, Extra holidays for length of service,Enjoy 26 days annual leave (plus public holidays), with the flexibility to buy or sell up to 5 days each year, volunteering days and sabbaticals

Personal Growth: Access to online learning, Support for external training and development opportunities, Inclusive culture promoting equality and belonging, Active employee networks, Opportunities to grow your skills and career

Join Siemens Mobility where your wellbeing, growth, and future matter.

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 Leader 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.