Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist Leeds - (hybrid - minimum 2 days a week in the office) Permanent Summary We''re seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Finance Shared Services team based in our Leeds office. You''ll be responsible for owning and delivering the end-to-end subcontractor Accounts Payable process, ensuring payments are accurate, compliant, and delivered in line with business and statutory requirements. As a subject matter expert (SME) in subcontractor processing and CIS, you''ll play a key role in maintaining strong financial controls, resolving escalations, supporting the wider team, and driving continuous improvement across the AP function. Key Deliverables Deliver accurate and timely processing of subcontractor invoices, ensuring correct application of CIS, VAT, and coding in line with company standardsSuccessfully prepare and deliver weekly BACS payment runs and ensure all manual payments (CHAPS/TT) are processed accurately and within deadlinesEnsure full compliance with HMRC CIS regulations, VAT requirements, and internal financial controls, always maintaining audit-ready documentationMaintain accurate and up-to-date supplier master data, ensuring integrity, correct onboarding, and adherence to governance processesAct as the primary escalation point for supplier and internal queries, ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact on payment timelinesBuild and maintain effective working relationships across Finance, Procurement, ..... full job details .....