Commercial Administrator
Role overview ID: 2024-6398Entity: VistryRegion: Vistry SouthernDepartment: CommercialContract Type: Permanent - Full TimeJob Location: Basingstoke, HampshireDate Posted: 16.10.2024 We have a fantastic opportunity for a Commercial Administrator to join our team within Vistry Southern, at our Basingstoke office. 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 can accommodate agile working arrangements. Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you... Competitive basic salary and annual bonusAgile working possible (dependent on role)Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidaysPrivate HealthcareEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leaveCompetitive contributory pension schemeLife assurance – 4 x your annual salaryShare incentive schemesEmployee rewards portal with many more benefits... In return, what we would like from you... Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality3 GCSE’s or equivalent qualifications including Maths and EnglishExperience working in a commercial business environmentGood understanding of Microsoft Office, Excel, OutlookExcellent analytical skills and organisationStrong mathematical and IT abilityAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlinesAbility to work to high degree of accuracyGood telephone mannerExcellent communications skillsExperience in working in a fast paced, changing environment where priorities can change daily.A good communicator/listenerGood team working skillsBehave in line with our valuesWilling to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it Desirable... BTEC diploma or certificate in administration / financeExperience working for a residential house builder ideally within a payment processing environmentBasic understanding in using COINS housebuilding software More 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’re Vistry Group, the UK’s leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they’re needed most. You’re probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes, and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there’s nowhere better to build your career. We’re proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Join us in making Vistry. #LI-HA1 Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days’ holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities. Why Vistry Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.
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