Commercial Administrator - Norwich

Altrad Services A/S; Appleton Thorn; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Altrad Services A/S in Norwich is seeking a Commercial Administrator (Payroll) to provide payroll processing, time sheets, expenses and invoicing support across the regional office. You will handle data entry, reporting and administration to keep payroll and commercial records accurate and timely.

The role requires strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Office. You will work with the Commercial Manager and wider team to ensure compliance and smooth daily operations,

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good numerical and analytical skills, confident with figures and data.
• Proficient with MS Office applications, especially Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional telephone manner.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team in a busy office environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the payroll process accurately and efficiently within agreed timescales.
• Receive, check, validate and process time sheets and expenses ensuring accuracy.
• Maintain accurate payroll, commercial and administrative records.
• Produce commercial reports and data analysis to support the Commercial Manager.
• Raise quotations and prepare and issue invoices accurately within timescales.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies relating to timesheets, payroll, expenses and invoices.
• Provide commercial and administrative support to the Commercial Manager and regional team.
• Maintain filing and document control systems for easy accessibility.
• Provide admin support to various departments to ensure smooth regional office operations.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

MS Office

Communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About The Role

Altrad are currently looking for a Commercial Administrator (Payroll) to join the team.

The successful candidate will provide commercial and administrative support within our busy regional office in Norwich, with responsibility for payroll administration, time sheet and expenses processing, commercial reporting, invoicing, quotations, and general administrative support across the business.

Key Deliverables:

• Manage the payroll process accurately and efficiently, ensuring all relevant payroll information is processed within agreed timescales.
• Receive, check, validate, and process employee time sheets and expenses, ensuring information is accurate and compliant with company procedures.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll, commercial, and administrative records.
• Produce commercial reports and data analysis to support the Commercial Manager and wider business.
• Raise quotations and prepare and issue invoices accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies relating to timesheets, payroll, expenses, invoices, and other commercial information.
• Provide commercial and administrative support to the Commercial Manager and wider regional team.
• Maintain effective filing and document control systems, ensuring information is accurate and accessible when required.
• Provide administrative support to various departments as required and contribute to the smooth running of the regional office.
• Maintain confidentiality when dealing with employee, payroll, commercial, and other sensitive business information.

Key Requirements / Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a commercial administration, payroll administration, finance administration, or general business administration role would be advantageous.
• Experience processing timesheets, payroll information, expenses, invoices, or similar financial and administrative data would be desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good numerical and analytical skills, with confidence working with figures and commercial data.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional telephone manner.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team in a busy office environment.
• Proactive approach to identifying issues and finding practical solutions.
• Flexible attitude to work with a willingness to learn and develop within the commercial and payroll function.

About Us

At Altrad, our people create endless opportunities.

We are the leading provider of support services transforming our nations critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably.

With over 16,000 talented people across our region, we provide the full spectrum of critical services including consulting, design, engineering, construction, asset life optimisation through to decommissioning, for industries both onshore and offshore.

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-impact projects within a leading organisation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.

As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our people.

Inclusivity Statement

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you require any adjustments at any stage - including interviews or assessments, please let us know. We're happy to discuss what would help you take part fully.