Job Description
Job Title: Accounts Payable, Finance Team Leader
Location: Head Office, Leicestershire
Salary: Competitive plus bonus & benefits
Based at our Head Office in Leicester, this is a great opportunity to join Next’s Finance Operations department. As an Accounts Payable - Finance Team Leader, you will oversee day-to-day operations, lead a dynamic team, and drive high-profile projects.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at problem-solving, and have an eye for detail, this role is for you.
About the role:
As a Finance Team Leader, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day running of the area to ensure high accuracy of work is delivered by the team while supporting the business in delivering high-profile projects and managing a growing supplier base of active suppliers. You will be responsible for team management across both UK and outsourced teams.
You will need to highlight areas of non-compliance, high volumes, and breaches of business processes & policies, as well as reviewing and monitoring the team's output, ensuring great attention to detail to deliver work to the highest standards.
You will oversee the management of daily and weekly payment runs and forward planning for key payments, as well as ledger reconciliations and month-end accruals.
Month End:
Your strong financial knowledge will allow you to understand supplier spend trends and assist with balance sheet & cash flow forecasting. Training, mentoring, and the development of the team will also fall under your jurisdiction, ensuring a culture of building excellent relationships with key suppliers, problem-solving, and ownership. About you: Essential: Experience of working in a Financial Accounting environment Part-qualified accountant A desire to lead and motivate A good communicator, comfortable presenting in meetings and liaising with all levels of management High-level IT skills to complement your ability to analyze and interpret information Able to manage and prioritize workloads to ensure deadlines are met and excellent levels of customer service are maintained Used to thinking on your feet and making decisions Able to manage and prioritize your workload and have the flexibility to handle operational issues while still hitting other deadlines Desirable: Proven track record in managing a high-performance team or experience in working in AP Strong management skills / ability to motivate a team 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 the Next Online, and it’s now possible to buy online from over 70 countries around the world! About some of our Benefits: 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 at headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail. Apply Before:
01/06/2025 For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.
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Your strong financial knowledge will allow you to understand supplier spend trends and assist with balance sheet & cash flow forecasting. Training, mentoring, and the development of the team will also fall under your jurisdiction, ensuring a culture of building excellent relationships with key suppliers, problem-solving, and ownership. About you: Essential: Experience of working in a Financial Accounting environment Part-qualified accountant A desire to lead and motivate A good communicator, comfortable presenting in meetings and liaising with all levels of management High-level IT skills to complement your ability to analyze and interpret information Able to manage and prioritize workloads to ensure deadlines are met and excellent levels of customer service are maintained Used to thinking on your feet and making decisions Able to manage and prioritize your workload and have the flexibility to handle operational issues while still hitting other deadlines Desirable: Proven track record in managing a high-performance team or experience in working in AP Strong management skills / ability to motivate a team 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 the Next Online, and it’s now possible to buy online from over 70 countries around the world! About some of our Benefits: 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 at headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail. Apply Before:
01/06/2025 For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.
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