Accounts Payable Specialist

Building a sustainable tomorrow

BAM UK & Ireland have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Specialist to work from our office in Farnborough, Hampshire. As Accounts Payable Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices and payments while supporting the Finance Shared Services team in delivering high‑volume transactional services. It requires building and maintaining strong working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to facilitate efficient issue resolution and smooth operational flow.

The position also plays a key part in safeguarding financial integrity by ensuring full compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal financial controls.

Making Possible

Ensure accurate validation and processing of supplier invoices, including material and CIS/RCT suppliers.

Maintain compliance with company SLAs and financial policies.

Collaborate closely with Procurement and Commercial teams to ensure prompt and accurate payments.

Support the delivery of business-as-usual finance operations alongside ERP-related activities.

Validate invoices for correct PO, VAT, company name, and accounts payable details.

Identify and resolve duplicate invoices; coordinate the provision of credit notes.

Process high volumes of material purchase and CIS/RCT invoices in line with company SLAs.

Manage shared mailboxes and respond to supplier queries promptly and professionally.

Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies efficiently.

Maintain electronic filing of all documentation to ensure audit readiness.

Assist with ad hoc departmental projects as required.

Ensure accurate data entry and payment processing with strong attention to detail.

Use SAP, COINS, Basware Alusta, Rental Results, and Concept systems proficiently.

Communicate effectively—both written and verbal—with internal teams and external suppliers.

Build and maintain strong working relationships across departments and with suppliers.

Work to strict deadlines and escalate issues appropriately to avoid delays.

Apply knowledge of the construction industry, including Plant Hire, CIS, and VAT, where relevant.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary

A wide range of family-friendly policies

8 % matched pension contributions

Private healthcare

Life assurance

26 days holiday

2 wellbeing days

1 volunteering day

Personal and professional development

What do you bring to the role?

Experience in an Accounts Payable or similar Finance role, with hands-on experience in invoice processing, reconciliations and supplier management.

Ideally studying towards an accounting qualification such as AAT, ACCA or CIMA.

Demonstrates an interest in financial regulations, compliance and industry requirements, with a willingness to develop knowledge of HMRC/Revenue IE RCT/CIS/IR35/VAT rules, payment terms and audit requirements.

Understands how Accounts Payable and Finance Shared Services support wider business strategy, profitability, working capital and cash flow through accurate processing, payment timing and effective supplier relationship management.

Builds strong working relationships with internal teams including Procurement, Finance and Commercial, as well as external suppliers.

Committed to accurate and timely processing of high volumes and values of transactions, ensuring correct cost allocation, data integrity and compliance with statutory and internal requirements.

Maintains accurate payment schedules and supplier terms to support cash forecasting and understands opportunities such as early payment discounts and supplier financing.

Ensures strict adherence to internal controls and audit requirements, proactively identifying and escalating discrepancies, duplicate payments and non-compliant…