Commercial Administrator

Build Recruitment; Liskeard; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy contractor is seeking a full-time commercial assistant based in East Cornwall. The role involves bookkeeping, processing invoices, and supporting management. Ideal candidates should have excellent communication skills, be reliable, and proficient with QuickBooks and MS Office. The salary is competitive, ranging from £25,000 – £30,000 with additional company bonuses.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

Performance bonus

Casual dress

Company events

Company pension

Free parking

Profit sharing

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping, preferably with QuickBooks Online.
• Excellent communication skills, both face-to-face and over the phone.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Update and manage company QuickBooks account.
• Process invoices, purchase orders, and supplier payments.
• Create management reports for directors and line managers.

Skills

Honesty and reliability

Good time keeping

Ability to work on own initiative and to tight deadlines

Flexibility and adaptability

Computer literate (MS Office)

Numerate and able to accurately proof read

Excellent face-to-face and telephone communicator

Active listening skills

Experience of bookkeeping, preferably QuickBooks Online

Tools

QuickBooks

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Commercial assistant – Office based – Book keeping. Construction – Renewables. Salary: £25,000 – £30,000, negotiable. Company bonus scheme.

This is a permanent role working with a leading renewable energy contractor whose focus is servicing commercial properties. They cover many areas around Devon and Cornwall and work away on projects further afield. Our client is seeking an experienced commercial assistant to work full time in their East Cornwall based office. This is a full time, 40 hours per week role.

Benefits

• Company bonus scheme
• Performance bonus
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Profit sharing

Job Spec / Key duties

• Company book-keeping (update and manage company QuickBooks account)
• Processing invoices payable and receivable, purchase orders, supplier payments
• Supporting accountants with processing of payroll and VAT returns
• Creating accounting / management reports for company directors / line managers
• Screen telephone calls, enquiries and requests, handling them as appropriate
• Process incoming post (open, scan, action, file as necessary)
• Record and log customer contacts (phone, post) in company CRM (Insightly) system
• Support in managing suppliers (place and manage materials and equipment orders)
• Arrange accommodation and equipment hire for installation teams
• Gather, review and report on timesheet and expense information for processing
• Support director in company HR and company secretary tasks

Required experience and skills

• Honesty and reliability
• Good time keeping
• Ability to work on own initiative and to tight deadlines
• Flexibility and adaptability to juggle a range of different tasks
• Must be computer literate (MS Office, particularly Excel, Word)
• Must be numerate and able to accurately proof read
• Must be an excellent face-to-face and telephone communicator
• Able to actively listen and win trust of colleagues, customers, suppliers and third parties
• Experience of book-keeping, preferably QuickBooks Online

How to apply

Please apply or contact Ben Peel at Build Recruitment - South West on (phone number removed) for further details.

We’ll take the time to understand your career history and motivations for a new role. We’ll also take references and may ask for proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

We work with a wide variety of clients in the public and private sector, and we will work with you to identify clients in which your skills, experience and personality will fit. Once we submit you for a role you will receive support and regular communication throughout the interview process.

From there our commitment to you is all about being your career partner. We’ll identify suitable jobs, provide support, and career guidance and even provide regular salary benchmarking.