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Posted 21 July, 2026

Commercial/Finance Administrator

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Chorley, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Your new companyI am currently working with an organisation who are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Commercial / Finance Administrator to join their Commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious administrator with strong financial and commercial awareness who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and fast-paced environment.The successful candidate will provide high-quality administrative, financial and commercial support to the Commercial Manager, Finance team and wider Commercial function. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial processing, maintaining commercial records and supporting the smooth delivery of operational activities across the business.Your new roleAs a Commercial / Finance Administrator, your duties will include:

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  • Preparing and submitting accurate monthly interim payment applications through client portals.
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  • Reviewing reactive works quotations to ensure compliance before submission to clients.
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  • Assisting with the administration and processing of subcontractor payments.
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  • Supporting the maintenance and updating of subcontractor records, tracking spreadsheets and commercial documentation.
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  • Providing general commercial and financial administrative support to the wider team.
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  • Assisting with the creation, development and continuous improvement of commercial and finance templates.
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  • Liaising with the Finance Administration Team regarding subcontractor purchase orders, updates and reconciliations.
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  • Maintaining accurate records of direct labour activities to support cost allocation and revenue forecasting.
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  • Attending internal and client meetings to provide administrative and commercial support.
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  • Undertaking additional ad hoc duties as required to support the Commercial Manager, Finance Manager and wider business.
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What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will possess:

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  • Previous experience within an administrative, commercial, finance or accounts support role.
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  • Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
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  • Strong organisational and time management skills.
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  • The ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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  • A proactive approach and willingness to learn new systems and processes.
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  • A professional and collaborative attitude.
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What you'll get in returnYou will get the opportunity to work within a fast-paced role and will work as part of a small team. The role is initially for 3 months on a temporary basis and may potentially get extended/made permanent depending on performance and business needs. You will work on a hybrid basis and will be paid £16.47-£17.93 per hour depending on experience. There is free parking on site at their premises in Chorley.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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