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.
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.
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)
Skills Needed
About The Company
Why Build Your Career with Wernick Group?
Rich Heritage, Progressive Future: As a family-owned and operated business since our inception, we blend traditional values with a forward-looking approach. This unique combination ensures a work environment that respects legacy while embracing the future.
Diverse Opportunities: Our expansive operations, with 40 centres across 36 UK locations, offer a vast array of roles and career paths in the public and private sectors. From modular building solutions to off-grid power, your professional journey can be as dynamic and varied as our services.
Commitment to Excellence: At Wernick, excellence isn’t just a goal; it's our way of life. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding product quality and service, creating an environment where your work directly contributes to customer satisfaction and business success.
Continuous Investment in People: We believe in nurturing talent from within. Through ongoing training and development opportunities, we invest in your future, ensuring that your career at Wernick is not just a job, but a journey of growth and learning.
Simplicity and Efficiency: Our business model is streamlined to reduce bureaucracy, enabling you to work in an environment that values decisiveness and efficiency. This approach allows you to focus on what you do best, without unnecessary complications.
Environmental and Social Responsibility: We're committed to reducing our carbon footprint and ensuring a safe, positive working environment. Working with us means being part of a team that cares for the planet and its people.
Company Culture
Clear path to progression: We believe everyone should have a clear path on how they can progress. That’s why we have developed the Wernick Way Forward, a personal development plan catered to each employee.
With the Wernick Way Forward, we provide a roadmap that outlines clear and achievable steps for employees to follow in order to reach their career goals.
Trainee programmes: Start your career with one of our trainee programmes. These are designed to help you develop and grow in our business and offer an advance career progression.
The Trainee Yard Operative Programme offers individuals the opportunity to develop their skills and work as a Yard Operative at one of our Hire depots. Engage in hands-on experience as you become a member of our team.
The Graduate Training Programme opens doors to explore every aspect of the company. Gain valuable insights, mentorship and the tools needed to excel as a leader within our company.
Training and development: Feel confident in your role and enjoy what you do. We recognise the need to invest in training and development.
By offering a range of training days/courses for our team we want to create an environment where you can move towards your career goals. We make sure that everyone who works with us has the resources they need to learn and develop their roles. We value mentoring and offer clear routes for career progression.
Company Benefits
Your Future with the Wernick Group
At Wernick, you're more than an employee; you're a vital part of a team that’s building the future of construction. Join us in our journey of continuous innovation and commitment to quality, and let's be 'Altogether Stronger'.
Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, Employee discounts, Free parking, Cycle to work, Referral bonus, Competitive salary, Life insurance, Long service recognition, Free parking or Discounted parking , Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Shopping Cashback, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities, Annual Rise, Profit Share, Employee of the Month, Employee Recognition Scheme, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Access to Health & Wellbeing app, Long service awards, Service recognition increases to annual leave
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