Global Subcontract AP Specialist for International Projects

Pearson Carter; Hertford Heath; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson Carter is seeking an experienced Subcontract Accounts Payable Specialist to join their Commercial team in Buntingford. This role focuses on subcontractor invoice processing, payment administration, and international tax compliance across multiple entities and currencies.

Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you will collaborate with Commercial Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers and Finance teams to ensure accurate and timely payments while maintaining robust CVR, cash flow

Qualifications

• Experience Accounts Payable with subcontract payments in project-based environments.
• Construction/engineering background.
• Experience processing overseas subcontractor invoices.
• Multi-company and multi-currency experience.
• Knowledge of CIS, RCT, VAT, reverse charge VAT and withholding tax.
• Microsoft Dynamics ERP experience.
• High-volume invoice processing.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of subcontractor invoices across UK and international entities
• Review invoices against subcontracts, purchase orders, variations, budgets and project milestones
• Verify subcontractor applications and supporting documentation
• Manage retention, contra charges, back charges and commercial adjustments
• Track committed expenditure, outstanding liabilities and payment schedules
• Support Commercial Managers and Quantity Surveyors with valuations and payment processes
• Assist with monthly CVR, forecasting, cash flow and project reporting
• Maintain accurate cost trackers, accruals and payment forecasts
• Manage subcontractor payment and invoice queries
• Ensure compliance with CIS, RCT, VAT, reverse charge VAT and withholding tax
• Support cross-border and jurisdiction-specific invoice compliance
• Maintain accurate records within Microsoft Dynamics
• Support month-end and year-end reporting
• Identify invoice discrepancies, duplicate payments and commercial risks
• Support process improvement, automation and reporting initiatives

Skills

Accounts Payable

Subcontract Administration

Multi-currency

Excel

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Stakeholder Management

Attention to Detail

Payment Processes

High-volume Invoicing

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics ERP

Pivot Tables

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Job description

Pearson Carter is seeking an experienced Subcontract Accounts Payable Specialist to join their Commercial team in Buntingford. This role focuses on subcontractor invoice processing, payment administration, and international tax compliance across multiple entities and currencies.

Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you will collaborate with Commercial Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers and Finance teams to ensure accurate and timely payments while maintaining robust CVR, cash flow