In a Nutshell…
We have a new opportunity for a Commercial Administrator to join our team within Vistry South East, at our office in Caterham. As our Commercial Administrator, you will ensure the smooth running of the Commercial Department, and ensure it operates accurately and efficiently in accordance with agreed timetables, whilst assisting with the team providing admin and payment support as and when required.
We are pleased to say, this role could accommodate agile working arrangements in accordance with Vistry's Agile Working Policy and subject to business need.
Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you…
Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
2 Volunteering days per annum
Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
Share save and share incentive schemes
Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…In return, what we would like from you…
Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
3 GCSE's or equivalent qualifications including Maths and English
Experience working in a commercial business environment
Good understanding of Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook
Excellent analytical skills and organisation
Strong mathematical and IT ability
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to work to high degree of accuracy
Good telephone manner
Excellent communications skills
Experience in working in a fast paced, changing environment where priorities can change daily.
A good communicator/listener
Good team working skills
Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require itDesirable…
BTEC diploma or certificate in administration / finance
Experience working for a residential house builder ideally within a payment processing environment
Basic understanding in using COINS housebuilding softwareMore about the Commercial Administrator role…
Input and retrieval of data from the in-house computer systems.
General administration tasks related to the commercial function as noted by the department heads.
Telephone communication with site staff, suppliers, and other departments.
Dealing with general enquiries from other departments within the business.
Maintain the group age debt report for the region to keep debt to a minimum.
Maintenance of electronic filing systems and archiving when necessary.
Check invoices are correct for VAT or materials/labour deductions for tax purposes.
Log queries on invoices to suppliers through to credit or payment.
Process electronic/paper invoices in line with the groups 3-way payment process.
Produce and maintenance of supplier and subcontractor statements in relation to their accounts.
Arranging and communicating meeting agendas and meeting minutes.
Maintain and update commercial contract documentation and issue to internal and external stakeholders.
Working alongside Quantity Surveyors, prepare and issue tender documentation to the supply chain.Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us…
We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.
Join us in making Vistry.
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