Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable SpecialistLeighton BuzzardFull time, Permanent - 8am to 5pm, Office Based.26k - 30k (Experience Dependent)Our client, a dynamic and forward-thinking company, is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their growing team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of accounts payable processes, managing supplier relationships, and maintaining the accuracy of financial records. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking to further their career in finance.Day to Day Responsibilities:- Manage ad-hoc payments as requested by Directors.- Process parking tickets and ensure proper recording in Sage, applying to relevant projects.- Manage and reconcile petty cash, choice cards, and credit cards on a weekly basis.- Ensure timely receipt and storage of all invoices, receipts, and documentation, with entry into Sage.- Reconcile invoices and receipts against expense claims, allocating costs to appropriate projects.- Identify non-business expenses and communicate them to Payroll for deductions.- Process expense claims and ensure timely payment.- Enter approved supplier and subcontractor invoices into Sage, ensuring proper approval and allocation to projects.- Raise disputes with suppliers, query POs, and manage recurring expenditures in Sage.- Track and manage subcontractor invoices, POs, and monthly valuations via spreadsheets.- Submit monthly CIS returns to HMRC and provide annual statements to subcontractors.- Prepare monthly payment runs, including BACs payments and remittance distribution.- Reconcile creditors, subcontractor, and supplier invoices to monthly statements.- Download and allocate daily bank transactions, ensuring all AP transactions are accurately reflected in Sage.- Provide cover for AR colleagues when required.Requirements- Proven experience in an accounts payable role, preferably in a construction or project-based environment.- Proficiency with Sage accounting software.- Strong understanding of VAT invoicing and subcontractor CIS regulations.- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in managing invoices, payments, and reconciliations.- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.- Experience with managing credit cards, expense claims, and payment processes.- Solid communication skills, with the ability to raise disputes and query POs effectively.Desirable:- Experience with CIS submission and HMRC reporting.- Familiarity with construction or project-based accounting processes.- Ability to create and manage spreadsheets for tracking subcontractor and supplier invoices.If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and experienced in managing accounts payable, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be part of an exciting, growing company!