Accounts Payable Specialist

BAM Construct & Ventures UK; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Hemel Hempstead is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage invoices and supplier queries. This role requires strong attention to detail and experience in high-volume environments. The ideal candidate possesses SAP knowledge, good Excel skills, and is pursuing accounting qualifications. Opportunities for personal growth and a diverse work environment are provided.

Benefits

Attractive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for personal growth and development

Qualifications

• Experience in a high volume, fast paced environment.
• Strong administrative skills emphasizing accuracy.
• Ability to handle supplier queries promptly.

Responsibilities

• Validate invoices for correctness and identify duplicates.
• Process high volumes of material purchase invoices.
• Manage shared mailboxes.

Skills

Knowledge of SAP processing system

Good Excel skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Studying for an accounting qualification

Tools

BasWare Alusta

Invoice processing system

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Accounts Payable Specialist, Hemel Hempstead

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Client:

BAM Construct & Ventures UK

Location:

Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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15

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Building a sustainable tomorrow

BAM UK & I are recruiting an Accounts Payable Specialist.

A member of the Finance department expected to work on a regular basis from our office in Hemel Hempstead.
An integral part of the Finance Shared Services team, interacting with colleagues in Finance and the wider business. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Team Leader and working a standard week comprising the following pattern, 08:30hrs to 17.00hrs (with 1hour lunch) 5 days per week (37.5 hours).

Your mission

• Validate invoices for correct PO, VAT, Company Name and accounts payable details. Identify duplicates, organise corrections and coordinate the provision of credit notes.

• Process high volumes of material purchase and CIS invoices payments for operating sectors in line with agreed company SLA’s.

• Proactively and efficiently dealing with high volume supplier queries.

• Manage shared mailboxes

• Proactively and efficiently dealing with price and quantity differences.

• Electronic filing of all paperwork.

• Assist with ad hoc department projects as required.

Who are we looking for?

• Knowledge of SAP processing system, BasWare Alusta, Invoice processing system, Rental Results, Concept

• Experience of working in a high volume, fast paced environment

• Ability to pay attention to detail to ensure accurate data entry and accurate checking of all payments.

• Good excel skills.

• Ideally studying for an accounting qualification.

• Ability to communicate at a high level whilst dealing with telephone and email enquiries in order to resolve any query promptly.

• Pro-active approach to problems – the ability to spot potential errors and resolve.

• Inquisitive and possess a can do attitude.

• Ability to build good working relationships with both external suppliers and internal customers.

• Ability to work to strict deadlines and ensure deadlines are met.

• Ability to make decisions about referring potential problems to the Manager.

• First class written and oral communication skills.

Ideally you would have worked within the construction industry. You have had some experience with working in an accounts department. You have strong administrative skills, with the emphasis on accuracy rather than speed. You should have strong communication skills to be able to liaise with other departments/clients in a professional manner at all levels and most important, be an enthusiastic team player who takes pride in the work. Knowledge of Plant Hire, CIS and VAT is preferable.
It should be noted that the above information is not comprehensive and that other responsibilities or duties that are considered to fall within the remit of the Accounts Payable Specialist post will arise from time to time.

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.

Your work environment

People are at the heart of what we do at BAM. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We’re on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

Who are we?

The art of building is about building for communities; it’s about building for life.

Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar.

Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day.