Accounts Payable Specialist
£28,000 - £35,000
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:
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 elevate issues appropriately to avoid delays.
* Apply knowledge of the construction industry, including Plant Hire, CIS, and VAT, where relevant.
Qualifications
* Ability to work in a large volume, busy environment.
* Process‑orientated, service driven, and keen on teamwork.
* Numerical competency in data entry.
* Confident in manual processing.
* Clear and logical thinking and able 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.
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.
If you are interested in the role of Accounts Payable Specialist please do not hesitate to apply today.
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