Job Description
Accounts Payable Specialist
28000 – 35000
Permanent
Kilsyth, Scotland
We are seeking an experienced, motivated and focused candidate for a successful and well established construction business based in Kilsyth, Scotland. The successful candidate will work as an Accounts Payable Specialist undertaking the below responsibilities:
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- 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.
Key skills and knowledge
- Ability to work in a large volume, busy environment.
- Be process-orientated, service driven, and enjoy being part of a team.
- Numerical competency in data entry.
- Confident in manual processing .
- Clear and logical thinking and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team and deliver strong results.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with colleagues of all levels.
- Studying towards AAT or ACCA desirable
- Working knowledge of SAP, COINS mandatory
This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a successful construction business.
If you are interested in the role of Accounts Payable Specialist please do not hesitate to apply today.
Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003
