Accounts Payable Clerk
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Position Overview & Specifications
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful family owned company who really care about their employees and are proud to appear in the current list of Top 100 Suffolk companies.
A real success story, we are growing and adding to our 100+ team at brand new offices in the Felixstowe Mega Distribution Centre.
This is an exciting time for the George Baker group and we are looking for an office based full time accounts payable clerk to add value to our accounts team.
Key responsibilities
- Matching supplier invoices with accruals.
- Dealing with calls from suppliers
- Checking supplier statements against accounts system.
- Verifying supplier account balances
- Matching supplier payments against invoices.
- Other ad hoc accounting duties
Skills and experience
- Experience of working in a busy accounts office.
- Knowledge of Sage 50/200 accounts packages an advantage.
- Comfortable working on Excel spreadsheets.
- Numerate and accurate.
- Proactive approach. Ability to solve problems.
Benefits
As well as competitive pay and twice yearly salary reviews, we offer:
- Annual performance related bonuses
- Modern office environment with excellent facilities
- Free on-site parking
- Electric vehicle charging points
- Pension Scheme with favourable contribution percentages
- Free comprehensive death in service cover from day one
- Eye care scheme
- Flexible training and development opportunities
As the UK’s leading customs specialist, we have diversified over the last 40 years into all aspects of freight forwarding, with the ability to offer our customers a comprehensive supply chain service.
Since the very start, the George Baker Group has always aimed to employ only the best people, that truly represent the company’s values for quality and reliability. In return we have proactively created a culture where our employees can enjoy each working day.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,429 - £22,142 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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