Sharp Consultancy are looking for an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join a Finance Shared Services team in Leeds. In this role, you’ll take ownership of the end-to-end subcontractor Accounts Payable process, ensuring payments are accurate, compliant, and delivered on time.
As a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in subcontractor processing and CIS, you’ll play a key role in maintaining strong financial controls, resolving complex queries, and driving continuous improvement across the AP function.
What You’ll Be Doing
Managing the end-to-end subcontractor AP process, including invoice processing, coding, and compliance checks
Ensuring correct application of CIS, VAT, and financial controls
Preparing and delivering weekly BACS payment runs, alongside manual payments (CHAPS/TT)
Maintaining supplier master data integrity and ensuring robust onboarding processes
Acting as the primary escalation point for supplier and internal queries
Driving process improvements and efficiencies across the AP function
Supporting internal and external audits, ensuring documentation is always audit-ready
Contributing to system enhancements, testing, and automation initiatives
Mentoring team members and supporting overall AP team capability
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience in Accounts Payable, ideally within a subcontractor/CIS environment
Strong knowledge of CIS regulations and BACS payment processes
Experience using financial systems (e.g. Access Dimensions, COINS, or similar)
Excellent attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and compliance
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work independently, prioritise workload, and meet tight deadlines
What’s on offer?
Immediate start and the possibility of the role becoming permanent after the initial temporary period
Competitive salary - £35,000 - £40,000 dependant on experience
Hybrid working – 2 days in the office each week
The chance to work as part of a high performing team
Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
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