Data Entry Clerk
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Position Overview & Specifications
Location : Eastbourne , United Kingdom
Salary : Competitive
Posted : 12-06-2023
Position: Full time
Job Description
Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge?
We have an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to join the Accounts team for the largest book and entertainment wholesaler in Europe as a Data Entry Clerk.
The successful candidate will handle a number of day-to-day data entry and administrative tasks for the team.
You will need to be approachable and confident in your abilities, working both on your own and as part of the wider department.
Some of the key day-to-day responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Inputting invoice information
- Entering supplier invoice information into our internal Libra system
- Inputting invoices onto our Sage system ready for payment
- Sending cheques and statements on a monthly basis
- Checking payment details, ensuring invoices are prepared on correct accounts
- Other ad-hoc duties as required
This Data Entry Clerk position an office-based role within our Eastbourne facility. The hours are 37.5 hours per week from Monday – Friday.
Essential Skills
- Fast and accurate keyboard skills
- Good numeracy skills
- Excellent MS Office skills.
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy
- Clear and confident communication skills
- Flexibility and willingness to adapt where necessary to help the wider team
- Resilience with the ability to problem-solve
- A strong team ethic
Desired Skills
Previous experience as a Data Entry Clerk would be beneficial, but not essential as full training will be given.
About Company
Gardners is one of the world's largest wholesalers of British books, entertainment products and eBooks.
Based primarily from our Eastbourne premises, we are proud to be a family-run business with our staff at the very heart of what we do.
Our departments and teams' combined effort ensures we offer a first-class service to our global customer base, combined with a fast delivery service.
At Gardners, we recognise that our people are our strength, and the diverse talents they bring to our collaborative workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunities employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion across all departments.
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.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Media & Entertainment Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Data Entry Clerk roles across Gardners Books's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Media & Entertainment Stores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,744 - £24,577 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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