Commercial Assistant - FTC
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Description and requirements
- At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.
- You will be working in the Building Services Operating Unit, working across schools, colleges, and universities in four UK regions, our Building Services division delivers complete facilities management - M&E, cleaning, catering, and grounds - via efficient planned and reactive services powered by technology, ensuring safe, healthy learning environments.
- We are currently looking for a Commercial Assistant on a fixed-term basis to work on the Essex Schools contract; reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the administration of accounting processes and financial reporting for this contract.
As the Commercial Assistant, you will
Provide day-to-day commercial support to the team, working to deadlines and responding to supply chain invoicing, finance queries and administering supply chain payments.
Review, validate and obtain approval for invoices, ensuring valid payments are made in line with the Fair Payment Charter.
Raise ad hoc and recurring supply chain requisitions and purchase orders in Oracle ERP.
Administer subcontract purchase order uplifts (IOVs), ensuring governance is followed and records are accurately maintained.
Track and report monthly WIP and debt movements.
Maintain Change Notice trackers and review subcontractor quotations as required.
Maintain Lifecycle Works trackers and review subcontractor quotations as required.
We are looking for
Experience using CAFM and Oracle systems.
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, with intermediate Excel capability.
Experience in an administrative role within a financial or commercial environment.
Good communication and organisational skills.
Experience working directly with client representatives.
Ability to work to tight deadlines.
FM industry experience would be advantageous.
What we offer
- 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
- Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
- Professional development
- Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)
Inclusion and Diversity
We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.
Flexible working
Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.
Reasonable adjustments
We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at [email protected] or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1.
Closing date
We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.
If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.
About Skanska
Global construction and project development company.
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