Commercial Support – Post Construction

Location: Office based Ampthill, Bedford
Salary: £28k – £32k per annum depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent / Part-time or Full-time (3-month probation)

Hours: Minimum commitment of three days per week. Full-time hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm. Responsibilities will be drawn from the full role profile and agreed according to the working hours appointed, with the full range of duties applying to full-time hours.

Amjutan are recruiting an organised, proactive and detail-focused Accounts Specialistto join our busy commercial team. We are open to considering both part-time and full-time applicants with the right experience.

This is a key role within our post-installation and commercial processes, responsible for ensuring schemes are accurately invoiced, payment set, contract variations progressed, outstanding debt is actively managed, and projects are efficiently brought through to financial close-out.

You will work closely with our Commercial and Operations teams, as well as clients and other key stakeholders, ensuring invoices are raised accurately and on time, queries are resolved promptly and outstanding payments are followed up effectively.

The role would suit someone who is highly organised, confident communicating with customers, comfortable working with financial information and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and attention to detail are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the post-construction invoicing process from scheme completion through to final account and close-out.
• Prepare and process CVI (Contract Variation Invoice) requirements, ensuring contract variations are accurately recorded, supported and invoiced.
• Create and raise invoices accurately through our bespoke internal system and process them through Xero.
• Manage and monitor outstanding debt, proactively contacting clients by phone and email to chase overdue payments.
• Provide clients with clear and up-to-date information on outstanding debt, upcoming invoices and account balances.
• Respond to and resolve customer and client queries relating to invoices, payments and accounts.
• Manage the accounts inbox, ensuring queries and actions are dealt with promptly and records are kept up to date.
• Process remittances and payment reconciliations, ensuring payments are accurately allocated to the correct schemes.
• Maintain accurate scheme and financial records throughout the post-connection process.
• Review completed schemes and ensured all outstanding commercial and financial actions are resolved prior to final close-out.
• Produce and maintain regular invoicing, debt and performance reports, including weekly reporting on company performance.
• Identify discrepancies, outstanding actions or potential issues and work with the relevant teams to resolve them.
• Ensure all financial and customer information is handled securely and in accordance with GDPR and company procedures.
• Support the wider team with administrative and coordination activities as required.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is organised, commercially aware and confident dealing with customers and financial information.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in an accounts, finance, commercial administration or coordination role - essential
• Experience using Xero or a similar financial/accounting system – essential.
• A good understanding of invoicing, payment reconciliation and debt management processes.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to managing financial information.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple schemes and competing priorities.
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate professionally with clients and internal teams.
• Confidence in chasing outstanding debt and having potentially difficult conversations professionally and constructively.
• Good IT skills and a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately and follow GDPR requirements.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to identify issues and take ownership of getting them resolved.

· Experience within utilities, construction, infrastructure or a project-based commercial environment - desirable.

Why join Amjutan

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing multi-utility contractor and become a key part of our commercial function.

You will have a direct influence on how successfully projects are closed out, working closely with clients and stakeholders throughout the process. If you have utility sector experience, excellent organisational skills and a passion for getting projects moving, we'd love to hear from you.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• A varied role with opportunities to develop your commercial, financial and project coordination skills.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and provides equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome applications from candidates with a range of backgrounds, skills and experiences.

Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Experience:

• relevant: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person