Accounts Payable Specialist   Leeds – onsite  Permanent         Summary   We are recruiting an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Leeds based team. You will be supporting the Accounts Payable function by managing vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and processing supplier transactions accurately and efficiently. Also, you’ll get the opportunity to collaborate with internal stakeholders, resolve queries, manage national accounts, and contribute to system improvements and audit readiness.    Some of the key deliverables of the role will include:  

• Process supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies
• Manage vendor records and maintain accuracy of the supplier Masterfile
• Ensure compliance with VAT, CIS, and internal financial controls
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to queries
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve supplier queries and payment issues
• Manage national accounts and act as a key point of contact for high-volume suppliers
• Perform monthly supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Monitor and manage E-Invoicing exceptions to ensure timely processing
• Assist with system testing and support finance-related projects
• Ensure adherence to compliance and control procedures across AP processes
• Ensure compliance with VAT, CIS, and other relevant financial regulations
• Participating in monthly supplier meetings and conducting site visits to strengthen relationships
• Participating in team engagement events 

    What we’re looking for: 

• Proven experience in Accounts Payable and vendor management
• Solid knowledge of financial systems and E-Invoicing platforms
• Good understanding of VAT, CIS, and audit requirements
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

Next Steps: 

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.  

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. 

About Us: 

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. 

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. 

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. 

 

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