Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Financial Administrator
We are working with a respected contractor who is looking to appoint an Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Financial Administrator to support the commercial and financial management of live construction projects. Working closely with the Quantity Survbeyor / Project Accountant and wider site team, the role will assist with cost control, labour cost reporting, applications for payment and general commercial administration.
The position is site-based in Edmonton, London, reporting to the Project Accountant. This is a office-based role, working Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (1-hour break), on a fixed-term contract through to April 2027.
Key Responsibilities:
Commercial & Cost Control Support
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Assist with the monitoring and recording of project costs, including labour, materials, plant and subcontractor spend.
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Maintain accurate cost trackers and support cost value reconciliation (CVR) reporting.
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Collate supporting documentation for variations, change control and commercial reporting.
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Support the wider commercial team with general quantity surveying and cost administration duties.
Payroll & Labour Costing
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Support the NAECI Payroll Consultant in preparing weekly timesheets for all on-site labour.
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Prepare weekly labour timesheets during periods of NAECI Payroll Consultant absence.
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Assist in collating weekly expenses, allowances and labour cost data for payroll processing.
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Liaise with HR and Payroll to ensure all onboarding and compliance documentation is completed for new starters.
Accounts Payable / Procurement Support
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Prepare site purchase requisitions and purchase orders for materials and services.
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Track purchase orders through to invoice receipt and payment.
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Review supplier invoices against purchase orders, delivery notes and supporting documentation.
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Liaise with Accounts Payable to confirm approved suppliers and payment status.
Accounts Receivable / Applications
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Compile and record project expenditure to support applications for payment and invoicing.
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Ensure all documentation complies with contractual and client requirements.
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Assist the Project Accountant with the timely preparation and issue of sales invoices.
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Prepare labour records and timesheets for client approval as part of the application process.
General Site & Commercial Administration
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Maintain organised and auditable site commercial and financial records.
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Provide general administrative support to the commercial and project teams.
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Attend site as required to support commercial activities and maintain strong project engagement.
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Carry out other reasonable duties as required to meet the needs of the project and business