Accounts Receivable Clerk

Saga Group Limited; Folkestone; Hybrid; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join their dynamic finance team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with treasury and gain valuable exposure to banking controls and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in finance, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. With a hybrid working model, you will enjoy the flexibility of working from home while also collaborating with your team in the office. Join a company that values exceptional work and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday allowances and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Option to purchase additional leave

Pension scheme matched up to 10%

Company performance related annual bonus

Life assurance policy

Wellbeing programme

Colleague discounts on cruises and holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Income protection

Access to Saga Academy

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts receivable and finance functions.
• Proficient in MS Office applications and finance journals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate banking journals and reconcile bank statements.
• Liaise with internal finance teams and manage discrepancies.

Skills

Finance Journals

MS Office Proficiency

Strong Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Education

AAT

ACCA

CIMA

Job description

Accounts Receivable Clerk

£23,500 per annum

Permanent

Folkestone Hybrid – 3 days in the office & 2 Home

The Saga Cruise Finance team are recruiting for their busy accounts receivable team. In this role you will be responsible for ensuring our banking journals are completed accurately and in a timely manner, reconciling the bank, and resolving any banking queries.

It is a critical role, you will be in a central finance function coordinating with various finance teams internally in Cruise and cross divisionally with other finance teams.

A great opportunity for candidates looking to work closely with treasury. Gaining exposure to banking controls, compliance and reporting. While also being able to support the wider accounts receivable and finance team with ad hoc tasks and enquiries, including ownership of several reconciliations.

*You will be required to visit the Folkestone office in Sandgate 3 times a week with 2 days working from home*

Package Description

Everyday our colleagues deliver exceptional experiences to our customers. We believe exceptional work deserves even more exceptional rewards, that's why we have put together an amazing benefits package for all colleagues.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO ALL COLLEAGUES:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional leave up to 5 extra days
• Pension scheme matched up to 10%
• Company performance related annual bonus - Up to 5%
• Life assurance policy on joining us
• Wellbeing programme
• 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

Main Responsibilities

Working in our Accounts Receivable team, your key responsibilities will be to;

• Follow our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence.
• Uploading statements to the general ledger system and reconciling the bank.
• Liaise directly with internal finance teams, treasury, and cross divisional finance teams, to ensure visibility and precision.
• Report FX, currency accounts, and internal movements precisely and promptly.
• Monitoring card payments and resolving any discrepancies to have minimal impact on our customer’s journey .
• Approval of any refunds raised to our customers to ensure compliance.
• Managing cheque payments and refund runs for compliance and accuracy.
• Supporting ad-hoc queries and other members of the team as required, including holiday cover.
• Supporting other requests, such as preparing financial due diligence checks for potential suppliers.
• Assist with implementing process improvement and proactively progressing/coordinating any actions.

The Ideal Candidate

Suitable candidates will already have been exposed to accounts receivable function and be keen to develop their finance career within a large customer facing business such as Saga.

Ideally you will have some prior experience of working in a finance function, and you will be keen to explore a career in the finance industry with a veiw to studying AAT, ACCA or CIMA.

You will need to demonstrate the following skills and experience;

• Historical experience of finance journals.
• Proficient with MS Office applications.
• Strong communication skills are essential, being one of the primary points of contact within the central function of the finance team for Cruise, other divisions, & treasury.
• Accuracy and the ability to self-review is key.
• Strong organisational skills, with being able to prioritise tasks and manage expectations to internal departments.
• Flexible and able to manage multiple work streams and to cope under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Identify training needs to resolve gaps in knowledge and skills.

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 in the UK. We’re one of the most recognised and trusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for its high-quality products and exceptional standards of 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 moments that are personal and special for our customers and for each other. Our values underpin our approach and help guide us to deliver our purpose.

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

Thanks to our people, Saga has been 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, is a testament to 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 we have in place. We’re also a committed Disability Confident employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.

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

For more information on our DEI policies, colleague stories and other opportunities across the business, 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 CVs received in this unsolicited manner.

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