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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Project Accountant SAP / Project Controller - **Company:** Tyne & Wear - **Location:** Boldon Colliery, UK (Remote available) - **Salary:** £45,500.0 - £61,506.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Microsoft Outlook, Excel Formulas, Excel Macros, Lookup Table, SAP ERP, Pivot Tables, Microsoft PowerPoint, Power BI, SAP (Applications), SAP Knowledge Warehouse, Microsoft Power Automate, Vba Programming Language - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/44008402/ ## About the Role Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services is currently recruiting for a Project Controller to work for Siemens Energy.We require a hands-on Project Accountant / Controller to join the Onshore Wind team in Newcastle. Managing project lifecycles, cost centres, budgeting, variance analysis, customer billing, and credit control, this is a high-autonomy execution role. Must-Have Criteria: Hands-on SAP ERP experience, Advanced Excel, and solid knowledge of accruals, variance analysis, and revenue recognition. The Role:As a Project Controller within Siemens Energy's Renewable Energy business, you play a key role in supporting the financial and administrative execution of service projects across the UK and Ireland. You will be responsible for maintaining project financial data, supporting forecasting and reporting activities, managing billing processes, and ensuring compliance with Siemens Energy standards and procedures.This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, SAP knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment. Working closely with operational teams and finance colleagues, you will help maintain financial transparency and support effective business decision-making.Responsibilities:Maintenance of project lifecycle in SAP from order booking to order closureForecasting, budgeting, monthly variance analysis of cost centres, feedback and advice to ops on cost and recovery topicsInvoice preparation, customer billing, and active cash-in follow-upMonitoring accounts receivable, resolving billing or payment issues with stakeholdersSupporting Commercial Project Managers with commercial reporting and analysisHandling commercial topics such as internal charging, or personnel hiring-outSupporting audits and internal controls with accurate documentationThis is a hands-on execution role: accuracy, timing, reliability and ability to prioritise are essentialYou will operate with a high degree of autonomy, managing the full lifecycle of cost centers and budgets independently with minimal day-to-day oversight. Key Skills and experience required:Finance experience is essential. Candidates should have proven experience in project controlling, finance, accounting, financial analysis, or a similar role, with responsibility for forecasting, reporting, budgeting, cost control, or billing activities.Excellent presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across multiple organizational levelsWorking knowledge of IFRS basics, project/order accounting, and revenue recognitionStrategic and results-driven mindset, capable of challenging the status quo, driving change, and delivering continuous performance improvementsSelf-motivated, proactive, collaborative, and eager to learn, with a passion for digitalizationAdvanced proficiency in MS Office applications (especially Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and SAP, with the ability to leverage digital tools effectivelyQualifications: open to Qualified by Experience (QBE), or Part-Qualified applicants with solid finance backgrounds.Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skillsEssential Skills:SAP Fluency: Direct, hands-on experience using SAP for order management, cost center reporting, and project lifecycle tracking. Must be competent to operate in SAP without training.Advanced MS Excel: Proficiency with complex formulas (VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, XLOOKUP), Pivot Tables, and large dataset management.Financial & Project Accounting Experience: Previous finance experience, project controlling, or commercial analysis role.Accounting Concepts: Practical understanding of project lifecycle accounting, IFRS basics, and revenue recognition principles.Technical knowledge is essential must have a firm grasp of accounting basics, specifically accruals, variance analysis, and revenue recognition.Hands-on Operational Execution: Comfortable with day-to-day administrative tasks, including customer billing/invoicing, Accounts Receivable (AR), and cash-in follow-up.Communication & Stakeholder Management: Ability to collaborate with and challenge operational teams and Commercial Project Managers (CPMs)Essential Requirements: 1 day per week in office (Thursdays)Candidates must reside within a 1-hour commute of the site.Must have a functional home-office setup with dual screens for remote days.Desirable Skills:Digitalization & Data Tools: Experience with Power BI, Excel Macros, VBA, or automation tools (Power Automate).Sector Experience: Prior background in renewable energy, engineering, construction, utilities, or large-scale project services.Professional Qualifications: Studying towards or part-qualified in ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or Qualified by Experience (QBE) in project finance.Process Improvement: Demonstrated track record of identifying inefficiencies and optimizing financial processes/controls.About the TeamService Onshore UK & IE supports the entire UK and Ireland Onshore Wind Service business, providing comprehensive financial and project controlling oversight across the portfolio. The team works closely with operational, commercial, and management functions to ensure accurate project forecasting, cost control, revenue recognition, budget management, and financial performance reporting. By delivering financial transparency, identifying risks and opportunities, and driving process improvements, Project Controlling enables informed decision-making and supports the successful execution and profitability of service operations across all UK and Ireland onshore wind farms. RSR supports applications from a diverse talent pool. We welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements. 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