Commercial Accountant in Chippenham, United Kingdom

Job Family: Finance

Req ID: 412786

We know that a business only thrives if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global and diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in many ways. Who knows where our joint journey will take you?

Siemens Mobility have an opportunity for a Commercial Accountant to join their team in Chippenham! Managing project accounts and cost centres, enabling effective cost control and ensuring the provision of key management information to the project team. Performing all accounting activities including account reconciliation and preparation of journal entries and advising and partnering with management of the department to drive financial performance against business and project goals. This role promotes a hybrid work style with two days in the office per week!

You’ll make a difference by taking care of ….

• Overall responsibilities of all elements of costs in the projects and cost centres have been booked correctly.

• Analyse costs against budget and forecast on a monthly basis and seek explanation from the respective Managers for variation.

• Prepare variance analysis reports.

• Billing responsibility.

• Ensure Supplier’s invoices are booked and accrued correctly every month.

• Preparation of Application for payments

• Preparing forecasts and budgets

Your success will be grounded by …

• Part-qualified/Fully qualified CIMA or ACCA

• Demonstrating relevant accounting & financial experience.

• Solid accounting skills with the ability to demonstrate an understanding and interpretation of key financial statements.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Self-disciplined with strong time management ability.

• Ability to demonstrate initiative with flexible and proactive approach to work.

• Willingness to learn and develop.

• Good working knowledge of SAP desirable

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.

Create a better #TomorrowWithUs!

At Siemens, we value work-life balance and flexible working is something we offer and actively promote across our business. Take a look at David’s story to find out more …