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Accounts Payable Clerk

Canonical

KenyaNot stated · RemoteDeadline not published by employerChecked 15 Oct 2026
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About this role

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Role overview

Canonical is hiring an Accounts Payable Clerk to work either remotely within EMEA or from their London office. This role suits individuals passionate about finance and technology who want to develop their career in accounting and finance.

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What you will do

  • Maintain accuracy of accounts payable ledgers and reconcile accounts.
  • Manage vendor data, validate and approve new accounts, and keep audit records of vendor data changes.
  • Process supplier invoices promptly and accurately, entering them into accounting systems and organising files.
  • Prepare supplier payments according to the payment schedule and present them for approval clearly.
  • Identify and monitor payments that are withheld and release them upon approval.
  • Assist with month-end processes including prepayments, accruals, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Resolve queries and issues efficiently, escalating when necessary.
  • Ensure compliance with processes and procedures, recommend corrective actions, and maintain records to show compliance.

Requirements

  • Strong academic performance in Accounting or Finance subjects.
  • Excellent skills in spreadsheets, including pivot tables and lookups.
  • High attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Good communication skills for interacting with customers.
  • Passion for finance and ambition to advance in the career.
  • Experience using enterprise-level accounting software.

Benefits

Pay depends on location, experience, knowledge, and skills. Benefits include fully remote work, a personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD per year, annual compensation reviews, recognition rewards, annual leave, parental leave, an Employee Assistance Programme, travel opportunities to meet colleagues, and travel upgrades for company events.

How to apply

Apply through the employer's official contact. The employer has not published a closing date.

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