The Wernick Group is 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: 27th March 2026
Closing Date: 17th April 2026
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 mannerAccurate invoice matching and resolving of queries relating to PO and invoice mismatchesMonthly supplier statement reconciliationsCollating Weekly Payments/BACS lists for payments due to suppliersDealing with telephone enquiries from internal & external contacts such as depots and suppliersAccounts Payable month end and year end processes to support the Management Accounts reporting processAssisting with year-end Accounts Payable reporting for the year-end auditLiaising with other teams within the finance function where requiredAny other reasonable ad hoc duties
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
Experience of working with high volume invoice processingA positive and flexible attitude with the ability to act on their own of working within a large TeamExcellent problem-solving skills for timely and efficient resolution of invoice queriesExperience of working well under pressure, prioritise workload, and adhere to strict deadlines.A basic level of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and OutlookKnowledge 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 salaryGenerous holiday allowance (rising with service)Option to buy extra holidaysGroup pensionAnnual Salary review – takes place each JanuaryLife Assurance 2 x annual salaryPersonal Accident InsuranceFree onsite parkingEmployee assistance programmeTraining and progression opportunitiesFamily run and well established, secure company (trading over 80 years)Open door policyEmployee Referral schemeBenefits scheme (discounted retailers' scheme)Corporate Eyecare Scheme through SpecsaversMessage the MD/CEO/Staff Satisfaction Survey
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 processingA positive and flexible attitude with the ability to act on their own initiativeExperience of working within a large TeamExcellent problem-solving skills for timely and efficient resolution of invoice queriesExperience of working well under pressure, prioritise workload, and adhere to strict deadlinesA 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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