Accounts Payable Team Leader
Next PLC
About The Role:
Oversee end-to-end AP operations, from invoice receipt to payment approval, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
Manage workloads and priorities to meet strict monthly and quarterly deadlines.
Resolve complex queries and act as the primary escalation point for system or process issues.
Drive process improvement, identifying opportunities for automation, efficiency, and quality control.
Monitor performance metrics (KPIs) and service levels, delivering reports and action plans to maintain excellence.
Ensure compliance with all relevant policies and regulations, including VAT and CIS where applicable.
Support month-end close by reviewing reconciliations, producing reports, and ensuring accurate data.
Champion customer service excellence, ensuring prompt, professional handling of all internal and external queries.
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.
The ability to adapt to change, manage pressure, and maintain accuracy under tight deadlines.
We’re looking for a motivated and detail-driven Estates Accounts Payable Team Leader to oversee our Estates AP team, responsible for managing invoices and payments across our diverse property portfolio — including rent, rates, utilities, service charges, and insurance.
This is a pivotal role ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time, supporting business stability, and maintaining strong relationships across our network. You’ll lead a talented team, driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, and a collaborative, high-performance culture.
What You’ll Do
As the Estates Accounts Payable Team Leader, you will:
Lead and develop a skilled Accounts Payable team through daily guidance, mentoring, and one-to-one support.
Oversee end-to-end AP operations, from invoice receipt to payment approval, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
Manage workloads and priorities to meet strict monthly and quarterly deadlines.
Resolve complex queries and act as the primary escalation point for system or process issues.
Drive process improvement, identifying opportunities for automation, efficiency, and quality control.
Monitor performance metrics (KPIs) and service levels, delivering reports and action plans to maintain excellence.
Ensure compliance with all relevant policies and regulations, including VAT and CIS where applicable.
Support month-end close by reviewing reconciliations, producing reports, and ensuring accurate data.
Champion customer service excellence, ensuring prompt, professional handling of all internal and external queries.
About You:
We’re seeking a proactive and people-focused leader with:
Proven experience in Accounts Payable (ideally within Estates, Property 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.
The ability to adapt to change, manage pressure, and maintain accuracy under tight deadlines.
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