AP Team Leader - FTC

hackajob is collaborating with Next Ltd to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

The Role

Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make a real impact?

We’re looking for an Accounts Payable Team Leader to take charge of our AP function, mentor a talented team, and keep everything running like clockwork. If you’re someone who thrives on solving problems, streamlining processes, and building strong relationships – this is your chance to shine.

The role is offered on a Fixed Term Contract basis (maternity cover) and will require you to be in the office 5 days a week

What You Will Take On

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• Lead & inspire – guide, coach, and support your team, helping them grow and perform at their best.
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• Keep things moving – manage workloads, set priorities, and make sure suppliers get paid on time, every time.
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• Be the go-to problem solver – tackle escalations, system challenges, and tricky queries with confidence.
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• Champion excellence – ensure accuracy, compliance, and customer-first service in everything we do.
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• Drive improvements – spot opportunities to work smarter, embrace automation, and shape better ways of working.
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• Own the numbers – oversee KPIs, reporting, reconciliations, and play a key role in month-end activities.
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What You Will Bring

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• Hands-on experience leading an Accounts Payable team (or stepping up into leadership with proven AP expertise).
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• A natural people leader who enjoys mentoring, motivating, and bringing out the best in others.
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• Someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume environments and stays calm under pressure.
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• A detail-focused problem solver with strong organisational skills.
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• Excellent communicator who builds trust with both suppliers and internal stakeholders.
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• Resilient, adaptable, and ready to embrace change.
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