Senior Administrator- Preston

Senior Administrator- Preston

Recently recognised as number 1 Best Big Company in the UK to work in 2023 by Best Companies there really is no better time to join J. Murphy and Sons.

If you are looking for a company that will offer you continued development and engaged on a day to day basis, this could be just the role for you!

For the first 4 months in this role you will be required to tavel to Carlisle for 1 day a week, all expenses paid.

The ideal applicant will have responsibility for the delivery of key financial processes and administrative activities to guide Project Managers at Murphy project site locations. This is a fabulous opportunity for somebody who is looking to take on some extra responsibility in a fast-paced environment. You will be dealing with a variety of people at all levels, strong communication and organisation is key to this role.

What you will be doing:

• Ensure Murphy project managers are guided in a consistent, standard way for projects and maintain finance and project processes
• Managing multiple projects stakeholders at any one time
• Take accountability on behalf of the Project and Site manager for executing key finance and project processes (raising requisitions, GRN orders, reporting status) associated with ordering materials, resources and plant
• Assist Project and Site managers with key labour processes (e.g. timesheet collection, coding, collecting overtime requests)
• Use the chosen accounting system for processing project transactions and running reports
• Run weekly management order reports, review them and host review meetings with the Project Manager, Quantity Surveyor where required
• Highlight and escalate to the Project Manager on interventions required on Site where there is lack of process compliance by site personnel that would risk financial accuracy of the project numbers
• Promote a culture of Continuous Improvement and of sharing best practice amongst the team

What we are looking for:

• Relevant experience in a transaction process role (AP, purchase ledger, procurement, finance) and/or broad business administration position
• Experience working in the construction industry or similar may be beneficial
• Good at building relationships
• High levels of emotional intelligence
• Working knowledge of MS Office, and a general competence with systems

About Murphy

• Charity is at the heart of Murphy values; you will receive 2 days leave per year to donate your time to a charity of your choosing. Many teams choose to support a charity together to positively impact our communities.
• Access to Murphy Wellbeing: you will have access to a host of online tools, mental health trained colleagues, and if needs be external professional support because we understand that work and life offers challenges that sometimes need a little extra support.
• Murphy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, making Murphy a great place to work where we can all thrive. You can get involved in numerous events and even join our committee dedicated to continuously nurturing Murphy’s inclusive culture.

What you’ll get in return

• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
• Above market rate contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
• Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
• Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer we are proud to have signed up to #BantheBoxUK and reduce barriers to employment for people with criminal records.

If you think Murphy is the place to help you thrive in a great team dedicated to delivery and engineering excellence, and want to work in an inclusive team culture that rewards performance and drives personal development, apply today.