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Accounts Payable Team Leader
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Accounts Payable Team Leader
Accounts Payable Team Leader
As the Accounts Payable Team Leader, you will be responsible for the direct supervision, mentorship, and day-to-day guidance of the Accounts Payable team. This role is crucial in ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of invoices and payments, with a key objective of paying suppliers on time to uphold commitments and maintain positive relationships. You will foster a collaborative team environment, drive process improvements, and adapt to ongoing changes to maintain the team's effectiveness and operational stability.
Responsibilities
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Provide daily mentorship and coaching
- Conduct regular 1-to-1s to support the professional growth of your team
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Oversee the end-to-end AP process
- From invoice receipt to payment, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies
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Identify and implement efficiencies
- Manage robotic automation processes, update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and facilitate new system adoption
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Track KPIs and manage workload distribution
- Oversee offshore team volumes to consistently meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
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Act as primary escalation point
- Resolve complex queries and advocate for team needs to the Operations Manager
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- Handle payment runs
- Oversee statement reconciliations, and contribute to month-end and year-end closing activities
Requirements
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Experience guiding a team through high-pressure periods
- Maintaining a supportive, "people-first" culture
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Solid understanding of AP regulations (including HMRC, VAT, and CIS)
- Handling high volumes of financial data
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Conflict resolution skills and practical problem-solving
- Ability to de-escalate invoice query disputes
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Commitment to accuracy and data integrity
- Ensuring accuracy across all reporting and payment functions
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Stakeholder and supplier relationship management
- Translating complex financial information for diverse audiences
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Proactive, deadline-driven mindset
- Taking ownership of team output and meeting strict deadlines
Benefits
- Discounts:
- 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria’s Secret* products (*where purchased through NEXT)
- 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Early VIP access to sale stock
- Staff Shop discounts, both online and in-store
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Financial & Wellbeing:
- Company performance-based bonus
- Sharesave scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Financial Wellbeing support
- Free digital GP and health & wellbeing services
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Workplace Support:
- On-site nursery (OFSTED outstanding)
- Discounted flexible gym memberships via Wellhub
- Apprenticeship opportunities
- Access to Network Groups for support and professional celebration
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Lifestyle Benefits:
- On-site restaurants with food at competitive pricing
- Free next-day next-day delivery for online purchases
Note: Conditions apply. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
Inclusivity Statement: We aim to support all candidates during the application process and encourage requests for workplace adjustments where needed. For assistance due to a disability or long-term condition, contact us by email at headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (subject: ‘Workplace Adjustments’) or call 0800 123 4567 ( produits mondialement connu pour ses pratiques inclusives. 보았다.
Application Deadline: 10/07/2026 For further details and to apply, please visit our career page.
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