Commercial Assistant

Crest Nicholson plc; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Bonus Scheme

25 days' annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Share save scheme

Job summary

Crest Nicholson is recruiting a Commercial Assistant at our Leeds office to provide professional administration support to the Commercial department, with a focus on payment processing for subcontractors and suppliers.

You will join a driven team, handling payment runs, variations, purchase ledgers and information checks while contributing to smooth project delivery across our Yorkshire division. Strong IT and organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Organisational/Administration background.
• IT literate including MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Worked in a time critical environment.
• Worked in a team environment ideally within Commercial or Finance
• Competent in Microsoft Office and able to learn new business systems
• Honesty, reliability and enthusiasm.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Must have strong administrative and organisational skills, ability to multitask and be able to prioritise workloads.
• Communication Skills
• Motivation

Responsibilities

• Raise payment batches and draft certificates for sub-contractors.
• Raise variation orders and process variation payments.
• Assist with purchase ledger payment queries.
• Record and process contractor and supplier contra-charges.
• Support the works order requisition process.
• Ensure Sub-contract and supplier information is correct.
• Support order raising for both sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Support the management and operation of the customer options system.
• Issue and receive material stock takes on a monthly basis.
• Assist with subcontract and material tender enquiries.
• Any other duties as required to meet the needs of the business.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

COINS system

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Administrative support

Data entry

Tools

COINS system

Job description

For over 60 years, we have been delivering premium homes for a life less ordinary. Built with care, quality and attention to detail, our homes are set within carefully planned, sustainable communities in beautifully chosen locations, giving our customers a home they’ll love.

Our success is built on exceptional people, and we’re committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent in the industry. We’ll give you the support, opportunities and culture to thrive, grow your career and be part of something that matters in a place where you can truly belong.

A new opportunity for a Commercial Assistant role has arisen in Crest Nicholson's Yorkshire Division based out of their Leeds office.

As Commercial Assistant part of your responsibility will be to deliver efficient, customer focused, professional administration support to the Commercial department with particular emphasis on the payment of sub-contractors and suppliers

Key Responsibilities:

• Raise payment batches and draft certificates for sub-contractors.
• Raise variation orders and process variation payments.
• Assist with purchase ledger payment queries.
• Record and process contractor and supplier contra-charges.
• Support the works order requisition process.
• Ensure Sub-contract and supplier information is correct.
• Support order raising for both sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Support the management and operation of the customer options system.
• Issue and receive material stock takes on a monthly basis.
• Assist with subcontract and material tender enquiries.
• Any other duties as required to meet the needs of the business.

Essential Qualifications/Attributes

We are looking for people to join our Company who can demonstrate, preferably all of the below:

• Organisational/Administration background.
• IT literate including MS Word, Excel and Outlook (COINS system preferred).
• Worked in a time critical environment.
• Worked in a team environment ideally within Commercial or Finance
• Competent in Microsoft Office and able to learn new business systems
• Ability to learn and operate relevant IT and procedural systems.
• Honesty, reliability and enthusiasm.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Must have strong administrative and organisational skills, ability to multitask and be able to prioritise workloads.
• Communication Skills
• Motivation

The Company

Our people are at the heart of our business, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and recognise that everyone has different needs outside of work too. That’s why, wherever possible, we’ll consider flexible working requests across every role, helping you find the right balance between work and life.

We're passionate about creating a culture built on collaboration, openness and continuous development, where your contributions are recognised, your career can grow, and you can make a real impact.

At Crest Nicholson, we care about you as an individual, not just the role you do, and we’re committed to supporting every part of your life — from your wellbeing and financial security to your lifestyle and career. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed with you in mind. This includes:

• Company Bonus Scheme
• 25 days' annual leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Share save scheme

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