Accounts Payable Specialist

Building a sustainable tomorrow

BAM UK & Ireland have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Specialist to be based from our office in Wellingborough, working 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday.

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

As Accounts Payable Specialist, you will be responsible for the following:

• 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?

A challenging and continuously changing environment in a forward thinking organisation. In addition to an attractive salary and benefits package, we support further personal growth and 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 vendor management.

• Ideally studying towards an accounting qualification (e.g., AAT, ACCA, CIMA)

• Shows interest in understanding the financial regulations and compliance requirements relevant to the industry.

• Willingness to learn about HMRC/Revenue IE RCT/CIS/IR35/VAT rules, payment terms and performance, and audit requirements.

• Keen to understand how Accounts Payable supports broader business strategy through effective cash flow management and supplier relationship management.

• Builds strong working relationships with internal departments (e.g., procurement, finance, commercial) and external suppliers.

• Interested in gaining exposure to finance-related projects, such as system upgrades, AI, automation initiatives, or process redesigns.

• Willing to support project teams with data, reporting, and testing as needed.

• Demonstrates curiosity about how economic trends (e.g., inflation, interest rates) affect supplier pricing, payment terms, and cash flow.

• Understands how Finance Shared Services supports profitability through accurate processing,…