Global Subcontract Accounts Payable Specialist

Pearson Carter; Buntingford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson Carter is partnering with a growing international organisation in the data centre construction and engineering sector to recruit a Subcontract Accounts Payable Specialist for their Commercial team in Buntingford. The role focuses on subcontractor invoice processing, payment administration and international tax compliance across multiple entities.

You’ll report to the Head of Commercial and collaborate with Commercial Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers and Finance teams to

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable or Subcontract Administration within a project-led environment.
• Construction/engineering/MEP background preferred.
• Experience processing overseas subcontractor invoices and multi-currency work.
• Knowledge of CIS, RCT, VAT, reverse charge VAT and withholding tax.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of subcontractor invoices across UK and international entities.
• Review invoices against subcontracts, purchase orders, variations, budgets and milestones.
• Verify subcontractor applications and supporting documentation.
• Manage retention, contra charges, back charges and commercial adjustments.
• Maintain cost trackers, accruals and payment forecasts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics ERP

Power BI

Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

Job description

Pearson Carter is partnering with a growing international organisation in the data centre construction and engineering sector to recruit a Subcontract Accounts Payable Specialist for their Commercial team in Buntingford. The role focuses on subcontractor invoice processing, payment administration and international tax compliance across multiple entities.

You’ll report to the Head of Commercial and collaborate with Commercial Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers and Finance teams to