Commercial Assistant - #2118135

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.