Accounts Payable Administrator

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The Wernick Groupis a fast growing, well-established, privately-owned company and has grown to a turnover of £200m due to a combination of strong entrepreneurial leadership, operational excellence, and robust financial controls.
This 4th generation family-owned business primarily operates within the construction sector but has also developed more specialist services for a broad range of customers.
The Group continuously strives to improve and develop its business.
It has six main business activities and operates from over 32 sites and divisional offices across the UK.
We are now seeking a highly motivated Accounts Payable Controller to join the Accounts Payable Department to assist the team in the day-to-day activities.
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, can work to tight deadlines, and has a willingness to learn.
Experience of working in the manufacturing, construction, portable accommodation, or power generation sectors as well as a high-volume transaction business is helpful.
The Group offers a competitive remuneration package to the right candidate.
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Important Information
Location: Head Office , Molineux House, Russell Gardens, , Wickford, England, Essex, SS11 8QG
Date Posted: 29th July 2025
Closing Date: 28th August 2025
Industry: land / Property and Construction
Job Type: Full time
Salary: Based on Experience
About The Role
Duties and responsibilities include:
High volume processing of invoices in an accurate and timely manner
Accurate invoice matching and resolving of queries relating to PO and invoice mismatches
Monthly supplier statement reconciliations
Collating Weekly Payments/BACS lists for payments due to suppliers
Dealing with telephone enquiries from internal & external contacts such as depots and suppliers
Accounts Payable month end and year end processes to support the Management Accounts reporting process
Assisting with year-end Accounts Payable reporting for the year-end audit
Liaising with other teams within the finance function where required
Any other reasonable ad hoc duties
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
Experience of working with high volume invoice processing
A positive and flexible attitude with the ability to act on their own initiative.
Experience of working within a large Team
Excellent problem-solving skills for timely and efficient resolution of invoice queries
Experience of working well under pressure, prioritise workload, and adhere to strict deadlines.
A basic level of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Knowledge of the Construction Industry Scheme (would be useful)
Experience with using accounts software packages such as Sage 50 and Sage 200 (would be useful)
Experience of using MSC RM Rental Management Software (would be ideal but not essential)
What You Will Get In Return
Competitive salary
Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)
Option to buy extra holidays
Group pension
Annual Salary review – takes place each January
Life Assurance 2 x annual salary
Personal Accident Insurance
Free onsite parking
Employee assistance programme
Training and progression opportunities
Family run and well established, secure company (trading over 80 years)
Open door policy
Employee Referral scheme
Benefits scheme (discounted retailers' scheme)
Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We look forward to receiving your application and thank you for your interest in our company.
What you will need
Required criteria
Experience of working with high volume invoice processing
A positive and flexible attitude with the ability to act on their own initiative
Experience of working within a large Team
Excellent problem-solving skills for timely and efficient resolution of invoice queries
Experience of working well under pressure, prioritise workload, and adhere to strict deadlines
A basic level of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Desired criteria
Knowledge of the Construction Industry Scheme (would be useful)
Experience with using accounts software packages such as Sage 50 and Sage 200 (would be useful)
Experience of using MSC RM Rental Management Software (would be ideal but not essential)
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Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Building Construction
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