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: 2nd March 2026
* Closing Date: 30th March 2026
* Industry: land / Property and Construction
* Job Type: Full time
* Salary: Based on Experience
About The Role
The Wernick Group is looking for an excellent finance professional to ensure the reliable and accurate administration of payments to suppliers.
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
* Message the MD/CEO/Staff Satisfaction Survey
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)
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
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