Estates AP Team Leader - Lead & Streamline Payments

Next PLC; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK is seeking an Estates Accounts Payable Team Leader to oversee the management of invoices and payments across their diverse property portfolio. The candidate will lead a skilled team, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and strong supplier relationships. This pivotal role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and a problem-solving mindset. The position offers numerous benefits including discounts and performance-based bonuses.

Benefits

25% off most NEXT products

Company performance-based bonus

Sharesave scheme

On-site Nursery

10% off most partner brands

Early VIP access to sale stock

Discounted flexible gym memberships

Access to digital GP and health services

Free on-site parking

Financial wellbeing resources

Apprenticeship opportunities

Support Networks

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Accounts Payable within estates or high-volume environments.
• Strong team leadership skills capable of inspiring, coaching, and developing others.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to managing complex processes.
• A problem-solving mindset, able to handle challenges calmly and effectively.
• Confidence in communicating with stakeholders at all levels and managing supplier relationships.
• Ability to adapt to change and manage pressure while maintaining accuracy under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a skilled Accounts Payable team.
• Oversee end-to-end AP operations ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Manage workloads and priorities to meet strict deadlines.
• Resolve complex queries and act as the primary escalation point.
• Drive process improvement and identify automation opportunities.
• Monitor performance metrics and deliver reports to maintain excellence.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant policies and regulations.
• Support month-end close by reviewing reconciliations and producing reports.
• Champion customer service excellence, handling internal and external queries.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Team Leadership

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Communication

Adaptability

Job description

A leading retail company in the UK is seeking an Estates Accounts Payable Team Leader to oversee the management of invoices and payments across their diverse property portfolio. The candidate will lead a skilled team, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and strong supplier relationships. This pivotal role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and a problem-solving mindset. The position offers numerous benefits including discounts and performance-based bonuses.