Administrator/Support Coordinator

J Murphy & Sons; Wigan; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic construction company is seeking an Administrator/Support Coordinator for a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover. You will support the Finance team in executing financial processes and reporting for projects across the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, and the USA. Key responsibilities include managing requisitions, assisting Site managers, processing transactions, and promoting continuous improvement. Strong experience in transaction processes and relationship-building skills are essential. Location is Stone Cross, WA3 3JD.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a transaction process role (AP, purchase ledger, procurement or finance).
• Experience in construction or similar sectors is a plus.
• Competence with administration systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute finance and project processes like requisitions and status reporting.
• Assist Site managers with timesheet collection and coding.
• Process project transactions and generate accounting reports.
• Run weekly management order reports and attend relevant meetings.
• Escalate compliance issues to the Project Manager.
• Promote continuous improvement in the team.

Skills

Transaction process experience

Relationship-building skills

Emotional intelligence

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Murphy is recruiting for a
Administrator/Support Coordinator to work with the Finance team at Stone Cross, WA3 3JD.
This is a 12‑month fixed‑term maternity cover.

About the role

As a key member of the Project Support team, you will support the Finance team by ensuring the accurate and efficient execution of financial and administrative processes for projects across the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and the USA.

What you will be doing

• Execute key finance and project processes such as raising requisitions, GRN orders and reporting status for ordering materials, resources and plant.
• Assist Site managers with weekly paid and agency labour processes, including timesheet collection, coding and overtime requests.
• Process project transactions and generate reports using the chosen accounting system.
• Run weekly management order reports and attend meetings with the Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor as required.
• Escalate to the Project Manager any interventions needed on site where lack of process compliance risks financial accuracy.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and share best practice within the team.

What we are looking for

• Relevant experience in a transaction process role (AP, purchase ledger, procurement or finance) and/or broad business administration.
• Experience in the construction industry or a similar sector is a plus.
• Strong relationship‑building skills.
• High levels of emotional intelligence.
• Proficiency in MS Office and general competence with administration systems.
• Based in WA3 3JD.

Location

Stone Cross, WA3 3JD (United Kingdom)