## International Subcontract AP Specialist Buntingford
Pearson Carter is supporting an international business within the **construction and data centre industry** as they strengthen their Commercial function in Buntingford.
Were looking for an experienced finance professional with a background in **subcontractor payments, international invoicing and project-based environments**. The position will have responsibility for ensuring subcontract costs are correctly recorded, validated and paid across a number of global entities.
## WHAT YOULL BE DOING
Working alongside the wider Commercial, Finance and Project teams, youll take ownership of the subcontract payment process across a portfolio of UK and overseas projects.
A major part of the position involves handling transactions across **different legal entities, currencies and tax jurisdictions**, so previous international AP experience will be important.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Managing subcontractor applications and invoices from receipt through to payment
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Processing invoices across multiple international entities and currencies
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Checking applications against agreed contracts, purchase orders, project progress and approved variations
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Reviewing supporting documentation before payments are authorised
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Monitoring retentions, contra charges, back charges and other adjustments
## INTERNATIONAL TAX & COMPLIANCE
Alongside the core AP responsibilities, you'll help ensure subcontract invoices meet the appropriate financial and regulatory requirements for the country and entity involved.
This will include:
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Reviewing **CIS and RCT** requirements
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Checking domestic and reverse charge VAT treatment
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Supporting withholding tax requirements
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Reviewing cross-border invoice documentation
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Ensuring appropriate tax and currency coding
## SYSTEMS & REPORTING
**Microsoft Dynamics ERP** will be central to the role.
You'll use Dynamics to manage supplier and subcontractor information, purchase orders, invoices, commitments, tax codes, currencies, accruals and payments.
You'll also use **Excel** extensively for analysis and reporting, so confidence with **Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP** is important.
The business is continually looking to improve its processes, so you'll also have the opportunity to contribute to better reporting, automation and financial controls.
## WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
You should have previous experience within **Accounts Payable, Subcontract Administration, Commercial Finance or a closely related position** within a project-led environment.
We're particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:
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Experience processing subcontractor applications and invoices
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Exposure to **construction, engineering, MEP or infrastructure projects**
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International Accounts Payable experience
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Overseas subcontractor invoice processing
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Multi-entity and multi-currency experience
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Understanding of subcontract payment controls
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Knowledge of **CIS, RCT, VAT, reverse charge VAT and withholding tax**
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Experience dealing with cross-border transactions
## ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Candidates coming from **data centres, construction, engineering or infrastructure** environments would be particularly relevant.
Exposure to commercial or Quantity Surveying processes such as **applications for payment, payment notices, retention and final accounts** would also be useful.
Knowledge of **NEC, JCT or FIDIC contracts**, as well as experience using **Power BI**, would be an additional advantage.
## LOCATION
**Buntingford**
The position is based within the Commercial team in Buntingford, with UK travel required when necessary.
## APPLY
If you have a strong Accounts Payable background and experience dealing with **subcontractors, international invoices and Microsoft Dynamics**, I'd be interested in speaking with you.
Send your CV across or contact me directly:
[george@pearsoncarter.com](mailto:george@pearsoncarter.com)
0191 406 6111
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