Finance Clerk

Company: VolkerWessels UK
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Location: Hoddesdon
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.

This is a 1‑year fixed‑term contract based at our Hoddesdon head office.

About our role

  • Accurately process a high volume of supplier invoices, applying finance controls, tax, and CIS compliance checks
  • Process and manage Direct Debit invoices in a timely manner
  • 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
  • Ad‑hoc duties that are applicable to the Accounts Payable function

About you

  • Previous Accounts Payable experience and dual‑keying entry
  • Experience of working with creditors would be advantageous
  • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), strong customer service orientation, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
  • GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English – C Grade or above (or equivalent)

If your past experience does not match every requirement of this job, we still encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerWessels UK operates through five complementary businesses, collaborating and using specialist skills to deliver an integrated service for our clients. Our people work on sites or offices for around 250 projects across the UK. We overcome challenges, fulfill commitments, and find satisfaction in their jobs.

Benefits

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. A range of benefits includes:

  • Competitive salary
  • Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
  • Option to buy additional annual leave
  • 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
  • Flexible working opportunities
  • 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 pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. Our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

Health and Safety

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.

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Posted: July 13th, 2026