Accounts Payable Specialist

About John Sisk & Son Ltd

John Sisk & Son Ltd is a family-owned construction business with an international presence, dedicated to delivering quality and innovation in every project. The company focuses on trust, certainty, and value for clients while advancing industry standards through modern technology and processes.

Role Overview

The Accounts Payable Specialist will ensure the precise and timely administration of supplier invoices, addressing inquiries from suppliers and internal teams, and ensuring prompt payments. This role contributes significantly to the finance department by upholding stringent financial controls, resolving supplier issues efficiently, and adhering rigorously to company policies and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process supplier invoices and match them against purchase orders and goods receipts.
• Reconcile supplier accounts and review statements regularly.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and payment queries from both suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and relevant tax obligations including VAT and GST.
• Assist in month-end and year-end financial closing activities.
• Keep track of outstanding liabilities and monitor aging reports.
• Maintain constructive relationships with suppliers to promptly address any payment issues or questions.
• Work in close coordination with procurement teams and site project leads to facilitate smooth payment approvals and processes.
• Support audit processes by supplying relevant documentation and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

Experience and Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience working within an Accounts Payable team, ideally within a dynamic or growth-oriented environment.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as COINS, Basware, or SAP, along with process improvements or system implementation exposure, is highly beneficial.
• Knowledge of electronic invoicing standards and regulations is an advantage.
• Solid understanding of accounts payable control mechanisms, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
• Awareness of VAT, construction-related taxes like CIS and RCT, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy and integrity.
• Desirable qualifications include business, accounting, or finance certifications or ongoing studies in related fields.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development is considered a positive.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary package.
• 26 days of annual leave, complemented by additional company-designated holidays.
• Benefit schemes including pension plans.
• Unlimited opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.

Our Commitment to Recruitment and Diversity

Our people are central to our achievements at Sisk Group. We prioritize purposeful work, unlimited career development, and a supportive team culture.

All recruitment activities are managed internally; unsolicited applications from external agencies will not be entertained and no referral fees are payable.

We champion equal opportunity employment, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals irrespective of gender, ethnicity, disability, or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are provided during recruitment as necessary.

Applicants should not be discouraged by every listed requirement; skills and potential are valued highly, and we welcome diverse candidates with varying experiences.

Recruitment policies comply with legal standards including the EU Pay Transparency Directive and the UK and Ireland Equality Acts.