Accounts Payable Manager

Wernick Group Limited; Wickford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

Group pension

Life Assurance 2 x annual salary

Personal Accident Insurance

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and progression opportunities

Employee Referral scheme

Corporate Eyecare Scheme

Job summary

The Wernick Group is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join the Head Office in Wickford, Essex. You will oversee the AP function across multiple group companies, manage staff, and ensure timely supplier payments within terms.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, with opportunities for progression in a long-established, family-run UK business operating across 32 sites. Strong Excel and accounting systems knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience within Accounts Payable.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced in Excel and familiar with accounts software packages.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end Accounts Payable process, including invoice receipt, coding, approval workflows, and payment runs, and staff management.
• Ensure invoices are processed accurately and within agreed payment terms.
• Update existing procedures and test all new or amended systems and processes within the AP department.
• Complete monthly end routines, reconciliations and reports on time.
• Run weekly BACS payments for all Group companies.
• Liaise with Supply Chain to build good supplier relationships.
• Ensure timely entry of Direct Debit/cheque payments onto the system by the team.
• Submit CIS tax payments to HMRC monthly.
• Collate and report payment data to management.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Supervisory experience

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Tools

MCS software

Accounts software packages

Job description

Job Description

Location: Molineux House, Russell Gardens,

The Wernick Group is the UK's largest and longest standing National provider of permanent and temporary modular buildings and site accommodation, is looking for a talented individual to join their team.

Established since 1934, The Wernick Group continue to be a family run and owned company who have more than doubled their profits in the last 5 years. We believe that our success has been driven by the quality and dedication of our workforce. Our business is full of people with enthusiasm and vision coupled with friendliness and a real can-do spirit

The Wernick Group are seeking a highly motivated individual to manage the Accounts Payable Department based within their Head Office, situated in Wickford, Essex. 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.

A high level of enthusiasm, drive and organisational skills are required to make a success of this permanent full-time position. The Wernick Group offers a competitive salary and benefits package to the successful candidate.

About The Role

Duties and Responsibilities to include

• Oversee the end-to-end Accounts Payable process, including invoice receipt, coding, approval workflows, and payment runs, and staff management
• Ensure invoices are processed accurately and within agreed payment terms
• Continually review and update existing procedures, and ensure testing and verifying of all new or amended systems & processes within the AP department
• Completing all month end routines, reconciliation’s and reports on time
• Running weekly BACS payments for all Group companies
• Liaising with the Supply Chain Department to build good working relationships with all suppliers
• Ensuring prompt entry of Direct Debit/cheque payments onto financial system by team members
• Ensuring timely submission to HMRC of monthly CIS tax payments
• Collating and Reporting Payment Practice data
• Producing monthly and quarterly reports for Senior Management
• Prepare and submit monthly summary of external queries with suppliers
• Opening new Supplier accounts in accordance with correct supply chain procedures
• Manage all system issues with the IT department and MCS software support

The Ideal Candidate Should Have

• Several years of experience within Accounts Payable, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be capable of working well under pressure, prioritise workloads and adhere to strict deadlines.
• An enthusiastic attitude towards both work and learning new systems and processes.
• A positive and flexible attitude with the ability to act on their own initiative.
• Strong analytical & problem solving skills.
• Advanced in Excel
• Familiar with using accounts software packages.

What You Will Get In Return

• Competitive salary & Bonus
• Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)
• Early finish on a Friday
• 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 CEO ideas submission opportunity with rewards
• Optional paid volunteering day each year

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We thank you in advance for your interest in this role and our company.

The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

Skills Needed

People, Financial, Servicing

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-ride 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 that drives 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.

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.

Required Criteria

• Several years of experience within Accounts Payable, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be capable of working well under pressure, prioritise workloads and adhere to strict deadlines.
• An enthusiastic attitude towards both work and learning new systems and processes.
• A positive and flexible attitude with the ability to act on their own initiative.
• Advanced in Excel
• Familiar with using accounts software packages.

Closing Date

Friday 9th October, 2026

Contract Type

fulltime

Salary

Based on Experience