Accounts Payable Administrator

To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and... To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale—faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.

Group/Division

KLA is known for its high-performing business model. Our Finance organization, comprised of Operations and Corporate Finance teams, delivers expert guidance to develop and execute sound business practices. Operations Finance teams use analytics, modeling and data tracking to shape business decisions. Corporate Finance's spectrum of services includes internal and external financial reporting, accounting, taxes, industry analysis, benchmarking, internal audits, and merger and acquisition support.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.

About KLA

KLA are a world-leading technology company with a strong global presence, committed to innovation & operational excellence. Our Shared Service Centre (SSC) in Newport currently supports 10 European entities with their transactional finance services & is on an exciting journey to expand its scope globally, transitioning towards a Global Business Services (GBS) model over the next 4–5 years

Role Overview

This role will be within the Shared Service Centre’s transactional finance team which is currently made up of 11 team members & supports 10 European entities. Within this position, the AP Accounts Administrator role will be supporting multiple European entities with their transactional finance needs. Customer service is at the forefront of what we do so regularly communicating with our stakeholders is a must. Day-to-day will encompass accurate & timely processing of invoices with swift escalation of any queries. The vendor payment run is a fortnightly task which is actioned in line with our annual schedule. Month end tasks are varied & include accruals & reconciliations of sub ledgers

Day to day responsibilities

• AP invoice processing
• Creation of vendor payment dashboard including sampling reviews & approval gathering
• Sellbacks
• Vendor bank validation
• Negative approvals
• DD allocation
• Aged creditors
• Various month end activities (Accruals & Balance Sheet Reconciliations for Prepayments; GRIR; AP; Fixed Assets; Inventory) all completed to pre agreed deadlines
• Other general tasks that fall within SSC & AP requirements

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable role within a Shared Service Centre or multinational environment
• Knowledge of accounting principles & practices
• Technical experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Proficient in accounting software & Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Strong attention to detail & accuracy in data entry & financial reporting
• Fluid communication & interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational & time management skills
• Ability to work independently & as part of a team using your own initiative to solve problems &/or support others with theirs
• Familiarity with financial regulations & compliance requirements
• Proactive in their approach to work & a positive, customer focussed attitude

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape the future of a global AP function within a leading technology company
• Competitive salary & benefits package including annual bonus scheme via personal objective accomplishment
• Opportunities for professional development & career progression
• Flexible working arrangements
• Supportive & collaborative work environment
  

This role is a Hybrid position based in our Celtic Lakes site in NEWPORT. Following an initial training period (12 weeks) this role will be 3 days office based / 2 days work from home.

Minimum Qualifications

Previous experience in an Accounts Payable role

About KLA

We provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us.

Use of AI Statement 

At KLA, our interviews seek to understand your individual skills, problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation, the use of AI, recording tools or other technologies to generate, suggest or provide responses during interviews—whether virtual or in person—is not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI, and we value candidates who share this mindset.

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.