Accounts Payable & Finance Officer; FTC

Job Description Accounts Payable & Finance Officer (2 Year FTC)

Job Location City:
Ipswich

Country/Region:
United Kingdom

Contract Type:
Fixed Term Contract

Full/Part Time:
Full Time

Remote/Onsite:
On‑site/Office based

Travel Requirements:
Occasional travel

Requisition

As part of Bouygues Construction's Public Works division, VSL International participates in the construction of major technical structures and guarantees their structural safety and durability: transport infrastructure (bridges, tunnels), industrial and energy production structures, and commercial buildings.

VSL's business is based on four areas of expertise:

• Structural systems and technologies
• Civil engineering
• Foundations and soil engineering
• Preservation, structural repairs, renovation and optimization of structures.

VSL has 4,000 employees at 25 locations worldwide (Asia and Oceania, Middle East, Europe, Latin America, Canada).

VSL UK delivers specialist engineering solutions across major infrastructure projects and long‑term asset maintenance frameworks throughout the UK. These activities require robust financial control, accurate record‑keeping, and disciplined compliance with financial and corporate governance standards.

We are seeking a reliable and detail‑oriented Accounts Payable & Finance Officer to support the day‑to‑day finance operations within VSL UK.

This role will be primarily focused on accounts payable activities while supporting broader financial administration and control processes across the business.

• Maintain accurate, well‑organised, and up‑to‑date financial records.
• Process and track invoices, receipts, purchase orders, and expense claims.
• Manage accounts payable activities, including supplier payments, reconciliations, and query resolution.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare financial records and supporting documentation for audits.
• Ensure financial records comply with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Identify errors, missing information, or irregularities and escalate appropriately.
• Use accounting and ERP systems to input, manage, and retrieve financial data (SAP experience advantageous).
• Support continuous improvement of finance processes and controls.

• Previous experience in an accounts payable, finance, or bookkeeping role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Experience using ERP systems (SAP highly desirable).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Well organised, reliable, and able to manage routine tasks independently.
• Clear communication skills and ability to handle confidential financial information.
• Experience in construction, engineering, or project‑based environments is advantageous.

Interested? Apply now and let's build the great structures of tomorrow together!