Accounts Payable Clerk

Division: Accounts Payable
Department: Finance
Reporting to: Accounting Manager
Location: Reading (hybrid – 3 days in the office)


About the role

We are looking for a detail-focused Accounts Payable Clerk to join our Finance team.

This role is responsible for supporting the management of the accounts payable ledger across multiple operating entities, ensuring accuracy, timely processing and compliance with company policies. You will play a key role in maintaining strong financial controls and supporting the wider business through effective invoice and supplier management.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within finance.

Details for the role:

Key responsibilities

  • Support the maintenance and reconciliation of accounts payable ledgers across multiple entities
  • Process invoices accurately and in a timely manner in line with approval policies
  • Manage the invoice approval process to ensure timely completion
  • Maintain and update supplier master data across systems
  • Reconcile vendor statements for third-party suppliers
  • Process payment runs and direct debits
  • Update ledgers to ensure accurate and up-to-date financial records
  • Resolve supplier queries promptly and escalate where required
  • Support the automated payable system, ensuring invoices are posted correctly first time
  • Maintain and update processes and procedures in line with company standards

Essential:

  • Previous experience within an accounts payable or finance role
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Good organisation and time management skills
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Desirable:

  • Experience using Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Teams
  • Experience working with finance or ERP systems

What success looks like in this role

  • Accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments
  • Well-maintained and reconciled supplier accounts
  • Effective resolution of supplier queries
  • Strong contribution to financial accuracy and control
  • Continuous improvement in processes and systems

Why join us?

  • Salary
  • 25 days holiday
  • The ability to Buy and Sell holiday
  • A Volunteer Day
  • Life Assurance (4 x base salary)
  • Pension Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • EyeCare – Access to money off for glasses and sight test
  • Flu Jab
  • Eligibility for Costco Membership

Values:

The values that underpin the Kyocera Group are the 5 C’s- Communication, Courage, Commitment, Cooperation and Consciousness. It is our firm belief that employees should live by these values and we would expect that you should show your commitment to these values by carrying out your work fairly and honourably, respecting people, our work as a business, and both our local and global community.

Equality and Diversity Statement: Kyocera is dedicated to creating a workplace where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated with fairness, dignity, and respect. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive experience for all.

Recruitment Agencies: Kyocera operates a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) of selected recruitment agencies and does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies not on this list. Please refrain from submitting candidate details in response to this advert or to any Kyocera employees, as we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CV submissions.

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