Accounts Payable Clerk

Saga Group; Folkestone; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Accounts Payable Clerk to join their dynamic finance team. This role involves managing invoices, ensuring timely payments, and fostering relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have accounts payable experience and a proactive mindset. With a supportive team environment, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your finance career while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday leave and a pension scheme. Join a company that values inclusivity and rewards exceptional work.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Option to purchase additional leave

Pension scheme matched up to 10%

Performance-related annual bonus

Colleague discounts

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Income protection

Access to Saga Academy

Qualifications

• Prior exposure to accounts payable function.
• Ability to handle different systems competently.

Responsibilities

• Managing the AP email inbox to organize invoice workflow.
• Creating and checking payment runs to suppliers before submission.

Skills

Accounts Payable Experience

Office 365

Task Prioritization

Proactive Approach

Job description

Folkestone Hybrid – 1 day a week in the office

The Saga Central Finance function is recruiting an AP Clerk to join their busy accounts payable team.

As our Accounts Payable Clerk, you’ll ensure that invoices are correct and paid within agreed payment terms. You should be inquisitive, proactive, and use your initiative to look at the bigger picture to ensure the job is done properly.

With the support of your team, you will help manage the AP inbox, organise and prioritise invoice workflow, build relationships with stakeholders, and work to tight deadlines.

If you have accounts payable experience in a standalone role or as part of a wider finance role, this could be a great opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative team to build a successful career.

*You will be required to visit the Folkestone office in Sandgate once a week*

Role Responsibilities

Working in our Group Accounts Payable team, your key responsibilities will be:

• Managing the AP email inbox to organise invoice workflow
• Matching invoices against booking system data
• Coding non-contractual costs
• Managing new supplier setup
• Creating and checking payment runs to suppliers before submission
• Ensuring all company policies & procedures are followed and upheld at every level
• Building relationships with and managing expectations of stakeholders

The Ideal Candidate

Suitable candidates will have prior exposure to the accounts payable function and be keen to develop their finance career within a large business such as Saga.

You will need to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Ability to handle different systems competently and prioritise tasks
• Able to work independently as well as within a team and capable of delivering objectives
• Personal flexibility and a proactive approach
• Good working knowledge of Office 365

Package Description

Every day, our colleagues deliver exceptional experiences to our customers. We believe that exceptional work deserves even more exceptional rewards, which is why we have put together an attractive benefits package for all colleagues.

Benefits available to all colleagues:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional leave up to 5 days
• Pension scheme matched up to 10%
• Company performance-related annual bonus – Up to 5%
• Colleague discounts, including family discounts on cruises and holidays
• Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups, and entertainment companies
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Grandparents leave
• Income protection
• Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform

About the Company

Over the past 70 years, we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50. We’re one of the most recognised and trusted brands among UK consumers in this demographic, known for high-quality products and exceptional service. Our product portfolio includes cruises, holidays, insurance, personal finance products, and our Saga Magazine.

We aim to be the most-trusted brand for older people in the UK. Our focus on delivering exceptional products and service empowers our colleagues to create personal and memorable moments for our customers and each other. Our values underpin our approach and guide us to deliver our purpose.

We’re committed to ensuring colleagues can be their best, be themselves, and make a difference – more than anywhere else. We do this by creating an inclusive culture where all colleagues can bring their full and authentic selves to work and are treated with dignity and respect in an environment free from discrimination and harassment.

Thanks to our people, Saga has ranked 6th in the UK’s Best Employers 2025 by the Financial Times and Statista. This recognition, based on the voices of 20,000 employees across the UK, reflects the great culture we’ve built together. This award belongs to all our colleagues who collectively make Saga a fantastic place to work.

We are champions of age inclusivity and signatories of the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge. We are proud of our multigenerational teams and are a committed Disability Confident employer, ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.

Your application will be given fair consideration, and you’ll receive personal communication throughout your application journey when you apply to join Saga.

For more information on our DEI policies, colleague stories, and other opportunities, please visit Jobs and Careers with Saga.

Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees, or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.