Job Description

Commercial Accounts Assistant

A Commercial Accounts Assistant provides administrative and commercial support to a company's commercial team. Their duties include tasks like processing applications and purchase orders and managing supply chain accounts, while also assisting with general administrative tasks like filing and communication.

Commercial Assistants can advance to roles like Assistant Accountant or even Quantity Surveyor with further education and experience.?

Key Responsibilities of an Accounts Assistant:

Application Processing:

Preparing, sending, and managing applications both up the line to clients and managing the subcontract application process, including the production, and processing of the relative invoices.

Account Management:

Maintaining accurate customer and supplier records, chasing outstanding payments, and reconciling project accounts.

Commercial Recordkeeping:

Entering data, maintaining subcontract liabilities and forecast documents, and organising commercial documents.

Administrative Support:

Handling communication with clients, subcontractors and suppliers, filing, and other general office tasks.

Data Entry:

Accurately entering commercial transactions into commercial and Microsoft software.
Skills and Qualifications:

Attention to Detail:

Accurate data entry and reconciliation require strong attention to detail.

Organisational Skills:

Managing a large volume of documents and information requires strong organisational skills.

Communication Skills:

Communicating with clients, subcontractors and suppliers effectively is essential.

Computer Skills:

Proficiency in internet use and Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Mathematical Skills:

Basic arithmetic and analytical skills are needed for commercial calculations.

Experience:

While not always required, some experience in commercial, accounting or finance is beneficial.
Career Path:

Learning on the job is common, and professional certifications can enhance career prospects.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 28,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person