Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services, is currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant on behalf of Siemens UK. This role is essential for supporting the Deep Tube Upgrade Programme (DTUP) for the London Piccadilly line, working closely with the Commercial Manager across key project workstreams including Commissioning, Stabling, CMA, Retrofit, and Engineering.
Job Purpose
To provide day-to-day project accounting, financial controlling, and reporting support across multiple project activities. You will collaborate with Commercial Managers, Project Managers, Operations, and Finance teams to ensure accurate financial forecasting, maintain cost control, and deliver insightful analysis to drive financial performance.
Responsibilities
- Month-End & Financial Reporting: Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end processes in compliance with Siemens guidelines; maintain accounting principles, accruals, and cost centre controls.
- Forecasting & Budgeting: Assist in preparing monthly project forecasts, cost centre forecasting, headcount tracking, and annual budgets.
- Project Accounting & Cost Control: Update and maintain Percentage of Completion (PoC) models, monitor project costs, track Non-Conformance Costs (NCC), and investigate variances.
- Risk & Governance: Maintain Risk & Opportunity Registers and support Internal Controls on Financial Reporting (ICFR) as well as audit requirements.
- Transactions & Variations: Capture costs for Additional Services, Claims, and Variation Orders; manage GRIR balances, customer invoicing, debt collection, and supplier invoice queries.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to optimize financial reporting through digital tools, automation, and Copilot.
About You
- Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience in project accounting, financial reporting, cost controlling, or management accounting.
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in SAP accounting systems (e.g., Spiridon) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential.
- Financial Knowledge: Proven understanding of core accounting principles, accruals, cost centres, month-end routines, and cost forecasting.
- Soft Skills: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Digital Mindset: Practical mindset for process automation and familiarity with digital tools like Microsoft Copilot.
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Finance Assistant in Great Yarmouth employer: Randstad Sourceright
Randstad Sourceright is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises safety and collaboration in the renewable energy sector. Employees benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, fostering personal and professional growth while contributing to impactful projects in Lowestoft. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, working here means being part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to making a difference.
