Commercial Administrator

The Role

We are seeking a highly organised Commercial Administrator to support our commercial management team based in Oldham. Your role will be crucial in ensuring that tasks are completed promptly and accurately. You will take ownership of your work, using strong organisational skills to plan ahead and meet deadlines by prioritising tasks effectively.

Accuracy is key, as you will be responsible for inputting and processing internal and subcontractor information. Additionally, you will support the business in achieving its weekly, monthly, and annual targets. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you!

The Project

Typical work will comprise of the following:

• Input of timely and accurate information, including direct operative and subcontractor/supplier information
• Cost allocation of purchase orders and invoices including checking against order values
• Assisting in sending out material & subcontract enquiry documentation, undertaking comparisons and raising of purchase/subcontractor orders
• Maintain accurate records and upkeep financial files including invoice schedules in accordance with Company policies and procedures
• Produce accurate documentation and/or correspondence
• Maintain and enter Electrical Testing Programme and Certificates
• Support the business to achieve weekly, monthly and annual targets
• Ensure full compliance with the standards, documents library and forms library

Essential and Desirable Criteria

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Prior experience in a similar administrative role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Fortem embraces diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.

Personal Qualities

We need someone to join and support our team who is proactive, customer focused, approachable with a can do attitude. At Fortem we look for a balance of skills and experience but just as important to us are your values and behaviours. We look for people who:

• Are honest and trustworthy
• Consistently exceed expectations
• Take ownership of tasks and see things through
• Meet deadlines
• Go the extra mile
• Respect and value other ideas

Additional Information

Within the role, you can enjoy the below Fortem benefits:

• 25 days annual leave bank holidays your birthday off
• Eligibility to bonus scheme
• Generous sick pay entitlement
• Pay review every January
• 26 weeks full pay maternity leave
• 8 weeks full pay paternity leave
• Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms
• Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee
• Other benefits including dental care, private healthcare, cycle-to-work scheme, mobile phone provider discounts & more

About Us

Here at Fortem we are passionate about people, with a real focus and drive around continuous development. We strongly believe that this passion has allowed us the success we have enjoyed in recent years. Above everything else you will be joining a values based business: our values are at the centre of every activity we undertake. Having the right talent, coupled with the right culture and values, ensures that we have a sustained future and a trusted brand in our respective markets.

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.