We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Commercial Assistant to join our team, supporting the delivery of our commercial activities. You will play a key role in the administration and coordination of contracts, bids, supplier management and client engagement under the guidance of the Finance Manager. We are a well-regarded, close-knit team, of talented subject matter experts, renowned for our ability to deliver. Our ethos is focused on customer satisfaction, equity, teamwork, support and development, and engendering a healthy home/work life balance. The role is on-site at the SQEP offices at the Bristol and Bath Science Park, with flexibility to work up to two days per week from home. The role is a full-time position, however we would be open to apart-time arrangement for the right applicant.

• Support the preparation and submission of bids, tenders and proposals, ensuring accuracy and compliance with client requirements.

• Assist in reviewing, drafting and managing contracts with clients, partners and suppliers.

• Monitor and update commercial records including contract registers, supplier agreements and pricing schedules.

• Support financial modelling and pricing activities in collaboration with the Finance Assistant.

• Provide administrative and reporting support to ensure projects are delivered to commercial and financial targets.

• Assist in procurement processes, including supplier selection, onboarding, and compliance checks.

• Liaise with project managers and delivery teams to track project performance, costs and profitability.

• Assist with account management, including maintaining accurate client records, processing invoices, monitoring payment status, and supporting credit control activities.

• Act as a first point of contact for client account queries, escalating issues as necessary to the Finance Manager.

• Support the development of strong client and supplier relationships through timely communication and professional account administration.

• Help identify and mitigate commercial risks by escalating issues promptly.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, legal and regulatory requirements in all commercial activities.

Essential

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a commercial, contracts, or administrative role.

• Experience in account administration, including invoicing, payment tracking and supporting credit control.

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Confident communicator, able to liaise with colleagues, suppliers and clients.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, advance Excel skills, Outlook, PowerPoint).

• Numerically literate, comfortable with analysing costs and pricing.

Desirable

• Experience in bids, tenders, or procurement administration.

• Familiarity with contract management or financial systems (e.g. SAGE).

• Knowledge of accounts receivable/payable processes.

• Understanding of project-based businesses (consultancy, engineering, or professional services).

• Exposure to basic financial reporting or account reconciliation.