Job Description
Role: Commercial Assistant
Salary: £31000 plus benefits
Job Status: Permanent / Full time
Location: Stratford, London
Vacancy Reference: VR/05464
Role Description:
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive individual to join their team in a commercially focused support role. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and auditing cost data, investigating discrepancies, and supporting contract amendments and service cost updates.
This role involves regular use of spreadsheets and internal systems to analyse, cross-reference, and manage financial information. It is well suited to someone who is numerate, highly organised, and comfortable working independently while liaising with multiple stakeholders to ensure data accuracy and contractual compliance.
Summary of Main Responsibilities and Activities
Analyse multiple cost sheets and cross-reference data to ensure accuracy
Completing contract amendments for any changes to contracts
Contract cost increases - i.e. London Living Wage and additional services or any changes to services
Liaising with Managers to ensure accurate cost sheets are maintained for all contracts
Investigating subcontractor charge discrepancies and liaising where necessary
Entering data into the system (Templa) accurately
Any other reasonable requests by the Head of Commercial or Finance Director
Skills Requirements
Strong numeracy skills with a good standard of written and verbal English
General financial, accounting and commercial understanding are a plus
Intermediate Google Sheets/Excel spreadsheet knowledge
Excellent attention to detail with a methodical and investigative approach
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
Ability to work proactively, independently, and collaboratively when required
It is preferable for you to have experience in facilities management although our client is flexible on this.
