Commercial Assistant

Ipsum; Leicester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development & qualifications

Virtual GP & mental health support

Cycle to Work

Discount club

Life assurance

Long service recognition

Regular social events

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Ipsum is hiring a Commercial Assistant in Leicester to support commercial activities under the Senior Quantity Surveyor. This full-time role is based from our Haydock office and focuses on contract performance, cashflow reporting, risk mitigation and subcontractor management.

The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills and a keen financial/commercial acumen, with excellent communication and a drive to learn and develop within the business.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills and financial acumen.
• Experience in Commercial/Finance role is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support development, implementation and management of commercial activities.
• Review contracts and mitigate risk.
• Report on project cashflows and profitability.
• Manage subcontractors.
• Assist with process improvements and weekly WIP reporting.
• Support the Commercial Manager and operational team.

Skills

Excel

Job description

Commercial Assistant – Leicester?

What’s in it for you…??

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.????

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy more??
• Group Personal Pension Plan??
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications???
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP??and Mental health support & counselling services????
• Cycle to Work scheme????
• Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more?!???
• Life assurance cover????
• Long service recognition????
• Active local social committees????
• Regular social events????
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community????

About the role…??

Due to growth, we have the opportunity for a Commercial Assistant to join our team. Working alongside the Senior Quantity Surveyor you will support the development, implementation, and management of all commercial activities and controls within your assigned business unit. This is a full-time permanent role based from our Haydock office.?

As a Commercial Assistant you will…??

• Manage contract/project performance including CVR reviews.?
• Review contracts and support with mitigating risk.?
• Report on and challenge performance for project cashflows and profitability.?
• Subcontractor management.?
• Support the Commercial Manager with adhoc projects and continuous improvement of business processes?
• Support the operational team in daily commercial and contractual aspects?
• Support the Commercial Manager with the implementation of processes and systems
• Ability to support management with the weekly reporting within working in progress

About you…??

This opportunity is perfect for someone who is self-motivated and keen to learn and develop, ideally someone with financial and commercial acumen who has worked in a Commercial or Finance role. Fantastic communication skills are key along with being a strong user of Excel.?

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