Property Technical Support Assistant

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Somerset to assist with the appointment of a Property Technical Support Assistant, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration., The Property Technical Support Assistant (Financial) provides vital administrative and technical support to the Property Compliance Team within Somerset Council. The role ensures the smooth processing of financial transactions, supplier documentation, and compliance data across the property maintenance portfolio.

Working collaboratively with compliance specialists and managers, the postholder is responsible for maintaining accurate financial and compliance records, supporting reporting processes, liaising with contractors and internal teams, and ensuring adherence to Council financial and operational procedures., Process incoming supplier and sub-contractor certification & invoices, relating to the Property Compliance Housing, inputting data from contractors, electronic portals, e-mails, property officers etc resolving any associated queries. Review and identify issues with documents as required, referring to the Property Compliance Specialist or the Compliance Manager for resolution and authorisation for payment. Liaise with supplier and sub-contractor credit control department, internal housing and data teams, auditors etc.. Create new supplier and sub-contractor purchase orders. Monitor open purchase orders to identify whether sufficient levels of order values are in place to cover future invoices. Provide relevant information to the compliance teams Maintain the Council's preferred property asset management & compliance system and ensure all the al data records relating to property maintenance are accurate and up to date. Provide or coordinate business support for corporate cross-dept business information request/actions. Maintain consistency and accuracy of appropriate business, systems and financial activities across the Group.

This position requires strong administrative, analytical, and IT skills, along with attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment., Strong administrative and financial processing experience. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial record management. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and enterprise systems such as SAP and C365. Ability to analyse data, produce reports, and maintain accurate records. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for liaison with internal and external stakeholders. Experience managing purchase orders, invoices, and supplier records. Ability to work independently, manage workload, and meet deadlines., You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.