Commercial Assistant

Job description

Job Title: Commercial Assistant

This role is 5 days a week in our Beconsfield office.

Purpose of the Role

As a Commercial Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the commercial function through detailed cost analysis, comprehensive financial reporting, and the close monitoring of project budgets and expenditures. Your insights and analysis will directly support strategic decision-making and help drive profitable project outcomes for our clients.

Your remit will include regular reconciliations of project accounts, assisting with the preparation of monthly and quarterly client cost reports, and ensuring compliance with internal financial controls and procedures.

In addition, you will be responsible for general commercial administration, such as managing contract documentation, processing invoices, and maintaining accurate records within ERP and CRM systems.

As your experience develops, you will take on increasing responsibility with the ultimate goal of managing project costs independently, forecasting financial outcomes, identifying and investigating variances, and collaborating with procurement and subcontractor management teams to optimise project profitability.

Successful Commercial Analysts may progress to Senior Analyst or Commercial Manager roles, with access to ongoing training, supporting your long-term professional development within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with cost planning and budget tracking
• Support preparation of client cost reports
• Monitor project financial performance and flag variances
• Analyse financial and commercial data
• Maintain accurate project records in ERP/CRM systems
• Support procurement and subcontractor cost management
• Assist with valuations, forecasting, and final accounts
• General commercial and financial administration

Ideal Background

Preferred:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying
• 1–2 years’ post-graduate experience (consultancy or contractor side)

Alternatively:

• Degree in Engineering, Finance, or similar analytical discipline
• 1–2 years’ professional office-based experience

Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical mindset
• High attention to detail
• Commercial awareness
• Comfortable working with numbers and financial data
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
• Experience using ERP and/or CRM systems
• Organised and process-driven
• Clear communicator

Who This Suits

This role is ideal for individuals who are eager to develop their commercial expertise, take on increasing responsibility, and contribute proactively to project success.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Beaconsfield

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English