Finance Clerk (AP Processing)

Volkerrail Group; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

VolkerWessels UK is a market leading contracting group of five closely linked businesses.

We provide integrated and ground-breaking solutions for the civil engineering and construction sectors, with specialisms in rail, highways, airports, marine, defence, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

Volker Services and its subsidiaries receive in the region of 15,000 supplier invoices a month. These invoices are processed into our finance system and routed for automated approval or three-way matching (PO/GRN matching).

Supplier communication is usually by telephone or email to maintain a high level of customer service both internally and externally. Reporting into our team leader, you will be responsible for processing invoices.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process a high volume of supplier invoices, applying finance controls, tax, and CIS compliance checks.
• Review and resolve rejected invoices.
• Liaise with internal departments to initiate new supplier records.
• Accurately process requests for same day payments within designated timescales.
• Deal with incoming and outgoing post to and from suppliers and sites.
• Perform ad hoc duties that are applicable to the Accounts Payable function.

About You

You’ll have previous Accounts Payable experience across reconciliations.

You’ll also have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), coupled with experience in strong customer service, as well as the ability to juggle multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.

You’ll also hold GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English – C Grade or above (or equivalent).

If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why Work With Us?

VolkerWessels UK operates through five separate, but complementary businesses, working in collaboration and using our specialist skills to deliver an integrated service for our clients. At any one time, our people are working on our sites or in our offices, for around 250 projects across the UK. Every day we overcome challenges, fulfilling our commitments, no matter what. That’s what our business is about, and that’s how our people find satisfaction in their jobs.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognizing the value we place on our employees.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurant vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities - comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion, and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at [e-mail].

Additional Information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries be directed to [e-mail].

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe, and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.