Accounts Payable Operations Manager

Leicester
The Role

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Operations Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to lead a team through the high-volume demands of a business that serves over 8 million customers worldwide.

 

Based at our Head Office , you will oversee the accurate processing of invoices and payment runs, managing supplier payments exceeding £1bn per annum. This is a role for someone who enjoys working at pace and can adapt quickly to changing business needs.

 

You will be responsible for:

 

  • Leading and developing a team of 20 across the UK and India, ensuring the delivery of high-quality work.

  • Managing global impact , supporting our Retail, Online, Total Platform, and International businesses.

  • Driving innovation by identifying opportunities to streamline processes and reinvent how we work.

 

  • Partnering with stakeholders to support the onboarding and management of high-profile brands.

What You’ll Bring

 

We are looking for a proactive professional who leads with integrity and possesses the initiative to make informed decisions under pressure. To succeed in this role, you should have:

 

  • Proven leadership experience within a large-scale operational environment

 

  • The ability to work efficiently and maintain high standards when the pace is fast and the volume is high.

  • Strong analytical skills and a "push the boundaries" mindset to solve complex problems.

  • A collaborative approach , building real relationships across all levels of the business.

  • Self-motivation and the confidence to take responsibility for your work and the growth of the business.

This is an office based role

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  • 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 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 instore, 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 [email protected] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.

Posted 2026-03-16

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