Accounts Payable Operations Manager
- Job ID
- Job ID 74669
- Team
- Team Finance
- Location
- Location Leicester
- Contract Type
- Contract Type Perm
- Job Schedule
- Job Schedule Full time
- Salary
- Salary competitive
- Posting Date
- Posting Date 27/02/2026
- Apply Before
- Apply Before 13/03/2026
Summary
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.
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.
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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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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 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
What's Next?
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Team Overview
Finance is where we turn ambition into action. This team protects value, funds growth, and gives leaders timely insight. From reporting to managing risk, your work keeps decisions sharp, ensuring the business stays on course and ready to take on the next big challenge.

Our brands
You’ve probably heard of NEXT, but did you know about our portfolio? Every brand in our offering brings a distinct story, attitude and community. Spanning contemporary lifestyle brands, established high street names and timeless collections, together they showcase the vibrancy of today’s retail world.
About NEXT
| 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 on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global! |



