Job Description

Job Title

Costings Administrator Trainee

Salary

Our salaries are competitive and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain fair and in line with the wider industry.

Location

The Old Stables, Watery Lane, Tipton, DY4 8NA

Our Company

Doocey Group is a family-run utility and civil engineering contractor with over 40 years' experience built on strong, Black Country values. We've experienced significant growth over the past 10 years which we've achieved through consistently delivering high quality work on behalf of our clients, including National Grid. We pride ourselves on the strength of our relationship with our clients and subcontractors and despite operating in a very fast-paced and often challenging industry, we will soon register a turnover of 100m, a significant milestone for the organisation. If you're looking to join a business that values hard work, loyalty and ambition, you'll feel right at home here.

The Role

The Costings Administrator Trainee provides an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain exposure to the inner workings of a financial operation within a fast-growing SME organisation. The role focusses on supporting the preparation, analysis, and management of job costs throughout the Doocey Group. The role involves assisting in compiling accurate cost estimations, maintaining financial records, liaising with departments to gather required data, and ensuring compliance with company procedures and policies. This position is designed to offer hands-on experience and training, contributing to both personal development and the overall efficiency of the costings team.

Responsibilities

Working alongside the Costing's team to ensure the timely maintenance of the Costing's email inbox, dealing with enquiries and action points accordingly and within Costing's service level agreements (SLAs) Carrying out checks between Commercial and Costing's figures, highlighting errors and working towards becoming efficient in rectifying discrepancies Notify Directors and HR through daily emails of the Finance team's whereabouts in the form of a register Collate and chase, if necessary, any outstanding data from other departments to ensure data is prepared for weekly managers' meeting Scanning and filing of weekly reports Assist with the Month End process, supporting the collating of figures for Directors to use in the monthly Board Meeting Completion of other necessary Costing's tasks, as and when required Ensure completion of ongoing learning and development, to work towards a full Costing's Administrator role Attend mandatory training courses as defined within the company training matrix

Personal Qualities

Numerical efficiency Organisation Attention to detail Problem solving Effective oral and written communication Ability to learn processes A 'can do' attitude Ability to meet deadlines Ability to build rapport with internal stakeholders

Technical Skills & Experience

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office software, especially Excel

Qualifications & Training

GCSEs Grade 4-9 as a minimum

Additional Information

Doocey Group value a diverse workforce and welcome applications form all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.



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