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 any BAM office and travel frequently between locations as required.

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. Supplier statement reconciliations

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.

Our recruitment process, what you need to know?

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.