Commercial Assistant / Administrator

EA Associates; Needham Market; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing commercial organization in Needham Market is seeking a motivated Commercial Assistant / Administrator to support their busy Commercial Team. The role involves maintaining financial records, processing assessments, and assisting with invoicing. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in the construction or financial sectors, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong communication skills. This position offers a salary of £28,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial team or financial administration.
• Familiarity with sales or invoicing environments.
• Confident in using Microsoft Office packages.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial spreadsheets to monitor completed works.
• Process assessments using survey data and contracts.
• Liaise with teams for accurate pricing information.
• Assist with processing invoices and coordinating with teams.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Financial skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

Commercial Assistant / Administrator — £28,000

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Commercial Assistant / Administrator to join our busy Commercial Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative and financial skills who is eager to play a key role in supporting commercial operations within a growing business.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining financial spreadsheets to monitor the value of completed works.
• Processing pre- and post-works assessments using survey data, property handover packs, and contract rates.
• Liaising with site and operations teams to obtain timely and accurate pricing information.
• Assisting with batching and processing subcontractor/supplier invoices and coordinating with Quantity Surveyors and Accounts.
• Supporting Commercial staff with general administrative tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Ideally experienced in a commercial team within construction, or financial administration.
• Familiar with working in a sales or invoicing environment.
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• An excellent communicator with strong attention to detail.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to prioritise workloads effectively.
• Experience within construction, housing refurbishment, or related industries would be a significant advantage.