Operation - Project Administrator

Adecco • Contract • Remote (West Midlands (County), West Midlands (County), GB) • £15 - £18 / hour • 3w ago

Job Advertisement: Operations / Project Administrator
Location: Remote / Solihull Office Hybrid
Contract Type: Temporary | 3-Month Rolling Contract | Inside IR35
Hourly Rate: £15 - £18 (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm

Join Our Dynamic Team!
Are you an organized and proactive individual looking to make a real impact in a consultancy and a professional services environment? Our client is on the hunt for an enthusiastic Operations / Project Administrator to support a busy and collaborative delivery team. This is your chance to shine in a fast-paced role that plays a vital part behind the scenes!

What You'll Be Doing:
As the Operations / Project Administrator, you'll be the backbone of project coordination and operational support. Here's a snapshot of your responsibilities:

Project & Operational Administration:

- Set up and maintain projects within internal systems (Certinia/SAP).
- Validate project information against Statements of Work (SoWs), purchase orders, and budgets.
- Support project closures, ensuring billing checks and timecard validation are on point.
- Maintain accurate and compliant project data.

Billing & Financial Support:

- Assist with billing activities across various project types: Time & Materials, Fixed Price, and Milestone-based projects.
- Check and validate approved timecards prior to billing cycles.
- Liaise with Finance and Credit Control to resolve any billing queries.

Project Coordination Support:

- Raise and manage resource requests.
- Support consultants with assignment codes, expense queries, and timecard approvals.
- Track project budgets and produce status updates and reports.

Forecasting & Reporting:

- Assist with forecasting and revenue accrual tracking.
- Highlight risks or discrepancies in financial information.
- Help Project Managers maintain financial visibility across engagements.

Commercial & System Administration:

- Upload project documentation and purchase orders.
- Support customer and payer setup processes.
- Maintain accurate records within Certinia and SAP.

What We're Looking For:
To thrive in this role, you should have:

Previous experience in a Project Administrator, Operations Administrator, PMO, or similar role.
Experience in a consultancy, professional services, or project-based environment.
Understanding of project billing models (Time & Materials, Fixed Price, Milestones).
Familiarity with ERP/PSA platforms like SAP or Certinia.
Strong attention to detail and confidence with financial/project data.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Personal Attributes:

Proactive and solutions-focused.
Comfortable managing multiple priorities.
A strong team player with a collaborative spirit.
Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
Confident communicator across operations, finance, and delivery teams.

Why Apply?
This is not just another job; it's an opportunity to grow and thrive! Here are some great perks:

Flexible Hybrid Working: Enjoy the best of both worlds!

Collaborative Environment: Work with experienced delivery and operations teams.

Fast-Paced Role: Engage in varied tasks with real responsibility.

Potential for Extension: Opportunity for contract extension on a rolling basis.

Career Growth: A fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to develop in project operations or PMO support.

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and be part of a vibrant team, we want to hear from you! Apply today and let's embark on this journey together!

Please note if you do not hear back regarding your application within five working days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful currently, but we thank you for your interest.

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