Job Description

Overview:

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Administrator to join our team in Dartford, Kent. As part of the role you will assist our Quantity Surveyors with the execution of commercial, financial and contractual compliant performance for our housing maintenance projects.

The position is initially offered on a 6 month fixed term contract basis. The working hours are 40 per week, Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.

Rydon Maintenance is an expanding division of the Rydon Group and is successfully providing hard facilities management services to a variety of clients, predominantly within the healthcare and housing association sectors.

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Job Purpose:

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Administrator to join our maintenance team in Dartford, Kent on an initial 6 month fixed term contract.

The primary responsibility will be to assist with provisional sums invoicing. You'll also be involved with managing the monthly subcontractor payment runs, ensuring all subcontractor payments are released for subsequent approval at the appropriate time and to deliver an efficient and professional administration support to the Commercial team.

You will assist the Commercial Manager in providing accurate, reliable financial and commercial processes and reports and be responsible for day to day commercial and administrative duties. These will include processing jobs completed ready for invoicing, liaising with subcontractors and suppliers with any queries in relation to invoices and account reviews. You will also create and analyse commercial data and reports; reporting on performance to the Commercial Manager and running regular checks on various commercial matters such as job margins and cost control.

What we can offer you

Competitive Starting Salary Holiday Entitlement: 25 days per annum Holiday Purchase Scheme: Buy up to an additional 5 days holiday Pension Scheme: 4% contributory. Eyecare vouchers and free Flu Vaccinations Health Cash Plan: helping you spread the cost of essential healthcare 24/7 EAP Service: free advice, counselling and support for you and your family whenever you need it. Wellbeing and mental health champions readily available at work. Access to an employee discount scheme which includes a wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, lifestyle goods and services. Flexible benefits for you to choose from including Critical Illness, DenPlan and Cycle to work schemes. Employee Referral Scheme: recommend a personal connection to us and claim a cash reward for their successful hire. Opportunities for you to progress your career across the business

Working hours are 40 per week, Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.

This is a superb opportunity for further personal growth and development. If you're looking for a varied, fast paced and fun working environment and have the skills to make a positive difference we'd strongly encourage you to apply.
Experience Required:

The preferred candidate will have excellent attention to detail and be able to demonstrate good numeracy skills. Ideally you will have previous commercial/financial administration experience gained within either the maintenance or construction sector. A very good understanding of the use of Microsoft Office Packages such as Microsoft Excel and Outlook will be required.

Above all, the preferred candidate should be keen to work as part of a team, have excellent communication skills (written and verbal), be confident to liaise and build relationships with internal and external clients.

If the above sounds like you then we'd strongly encourage you to apply.
Additional Information:

As a well established, progressive company we are committed to attracting and retaining individuals by offering an excellent benefits package that includes a wide range of core and voluntary benefits.

Rydon is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity in employment. Successful candidates will be selected solely on their ability to carry out the duties of the post.

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