Accounts Payable - Finance Coordinator

Next; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK is seeking an Accounts Payable Coordinator to ensure supplier payments are processed accurately and on time. The role includes managing supplier accounts, reconciling statements, and supporting continuous process improvements. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication abilities. The position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

25% off most products

Company performance-based bonus

On-site nursery

Various health and well-being services

Financial wellbeing support

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.
• Organised and efficient with competing priorities.
• Problem-solving approach to reconciling discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of regular payment runs.
• Verify invoices against internal policy and regulations.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve issues.
• Maintain accuracy of Accounts Payable records.
• Follow AP processes to support financial controls.
• Organise digital and physical AP records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Team player

Effective communication

Job description

Job Description

About The Role

Are you an organised, detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for accuracy and process improvement? We’re looking for an Accounts Payable Coordinator to join our finance team and play a key role in ensuring our supplier payments are processed accurately, efficiently, and on time.

As an Accounts Payable Coordinator, you’ll be responsible for managing supplier accounts and supporting timely, compliant payment runs. You’ll reconcile statements, resolve queries, and maintain accurate financial data – all while upholding strong internal controls and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Payment Preparation: Support the preparation of regular payment runs, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and paid on time.
• Compliance: Verify that invoices meet internal policy, purchasing procedures, and HMRC (VAT) regulations.
• Reconciliation: Reconcile supplier statements, identify discrepancies, and resolve outstanding issues promptly.
• Data Accuracy: Maintain integrity and accuracy of Accounts Payable records within the financial system.
• Internal Controls: Follow all AP processes and controls to support a robust financial control environment.
• Record Keeping: Keep well-organised digital and physical AP records in line with retention policies.
• Continuous Improvement: Suggest and support process enhancements to drive efficiency and accuracy.
• Ad-hoc Support: Assist the AP Team Leader and Operations Manager with ad-hoc finance tasks as needed.

About You

• Has exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.
• Is organised and efficient, able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Takes a problem-solving approach to reconciling and resolving discrepancies.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with suppliers and internal teams.
• Works well as a team player and contributes positively to team goals.
• Is adaptable, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.

About Us

You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE‑100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus Next Online and it’s now possible to buy online from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!

About the Team

• 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria’s Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
• Company performance‑based bonus
• Sharesave scheme
• On‑site nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off branded beauty
• Early VIP access to sale stock
• Access to fantastic discounts at our staff shops
• Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
• Access to a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
• Free on‑site parking
• Financial wellbeing – save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
• Apprenticeship – grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
• Direct to Work – discount online and in‑store, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
• Support networks – access to network groups to empower and celebrate each other
• Wellhub – discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long‑term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email [e-mail] (please include ‘Workplace Adjustments’ in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.