Commercial Assistant - Wakefield

Avant Homes; Durkar; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Avant Homes, a leading housebuilder, is searching for a Commercial Assistant to join their dynamic team in Wakefield. The role requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail, involving tasks such as processing orders and assisting the Commercial team. Ideal candidates will have experience in administration, with knowledge in construction considered a bonus.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Buy, sell and accrual holiday scheme

Private Health care

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Exclusive Avant discount platform

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Strong administration skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Collate and process client choices for each plot sale.
• Assist in managing payments for subcontractors.
• Support the Commercial team in administrative tasks.

Skills

Strong administration skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Office

COINS ERP system

Job description

Competitive Salary & Discretionary Performance Bonus & Holidays (Buy, Sell and Accrual Scheme) & Company Pension & Private Healthcare & Life Assurance & Benefits

With lots of exciting plans in the pipeline, there's never been a better time to join Avant Homes, let us tell you why

Avant Homes is a housebuilder operating in Scotland, the North East and West of England, across Yorkshire, the East and West Midlands and Wales, with eight regional offices and a Group head office employing over 600 people.

We have ambitious growth plans and are looking for passionate individuals to help us achieve them. Our mission is to provide affordable homes to our communities, ensuring that new homes are accessible and attainable for all with a product suitable for everyone.

Avant Homes are proud to employ local people across our developments and within our regional offices, teamwork is key to everything that we do.

We are looking for people who want to be a part of something special, so why not start the foundations and build your career with us today?

Due to continued success and future business growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Assistant to join our team based at our West Yorkshire head office in Wakefield.

The Role

Are you organised, with a good attention to detail along with experience of processing orders and payments?

Do you have a keen interest in administration?

If the answer is yes, then look no further, your next career could be with us!

Key Duties And Requirements

You will also be responsible for but not limited to;

• Collating and processing client choices forms and orders for each plot sale.
• Assisting in the processing of payments for both the Commercial and
• Customer Service invoices for subcontractor payments.
• Assisting in the preparation of key status reports and updates on all KPIs relating to the Commercial function.
• Utilising COINS to create orders and process payments for subcontractors in support of the Quantity Surveyors.
• Updating payment records, preparing and issuing of pay less notices and contra charges.
• Logging and tracking pay less notices and contra charges.
• Supporting the effective administration of the Commercial team as per the policies and processes.
• Assisting in sending out tenders and analysing those once returned.
• Assisting in requesting and receiving health and safety information and collating to send for approvals.
• Adhering to the company health and safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Ensuring contractors comply with Group deals and current specifications including notifying contractors of any changes to specifications.
  
  

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate proven experience within a similar role, possessing strong administration skills. Experience of working for a housebuilder or construction company would be advantageous yet not essential.

A self-sufficient, experienced administrator with the ability to provide excellent written and verbal communication, whilst also working well under pressure in a fast-paced environment is essential.

Strong organisation skills along with the ability to prioritise workload with excellent attention to detail are also an essential part of this role.

You Will Also Possess

• Extensive knowledge and application of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Experience of the COINS ERP system is desirable, yet not essential as full training will be provided.
• The ability to work under your own initiative and manage time effectively.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to changing requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
  
  

What will you get in return?

• Discretionary bonus
• Buy, sell and accrual holiday scheme
• Private Health care
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Other Benefits including our exclusive Avant discount platform
  
  

If this sounds like you, join us and be a part of Avant's future success!

Please note: we reserve the right to fill this vacancy and/or remove this advert prior to the vacancy end date.

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