Accounts Payable Team Leader

The energy transition is critical to delivering a net zero carbon future and National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) is right at the heart it. As a nation, we’re working towards the goal of net zero carbon by 2050. At National Grid, we’re committed to helping Britain reach this target by building a cleaner, greener energy system. But we can’t do this alone. We're looking for people who are brimming with enthusiasm and bursting with ideas to help us build and run a cleaner energy system for the future. So, join us as an Accounts Payable Team Leader, and find your superpower.

As an Accounts Payable Team Leader, you’ll join our dynamic Accounts Payable team who are dedicated to delivering exceptional service to both our internal stakeholders and our network of over 5,000 trade suppliers. With over 275,000 invoices processed annually, totalling more than £1 billion, our team contributions make a significant impact!

This role can be based out of our Plymouth office, and we’d hope to see you in the office full-time to complete your training. Thereafter, we are happy to accommodate hybrid working with circa 3 days in the office per week. We’re also happy to discuss any additional flexibility in working patterns or requirements that you feel could help to make this job work for you!

What You’ll Do:

• Take ownership of payment systems and associated administrative processes, including supplier and invoice operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Lead the daily scheduling and coordination of team activities to meet operational goals.
• Provide insightful reports and expert advice to help resolve complex issues through data analysis and interpretation.
• Coach and train team members, supporting their development and monitoring progress to ensure high performance.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance working methods and recommending practical solutions.
• Handle escalated payment, invoice, and customer service queries with professionalism and problem-solving expertise.
• Liaise with external organisations and external auditors, representing the team and ensuring compliance.

What You’ll Have:

• Working knowledge of Accounts Payable systems, including e5 Bank Reconciliation and General Ledger is preferred but not essential.
• A solid understanding of VAT, CIS, HMRC regulations, and Company Financial Policies, with familiarity in Sarbanes-Oxley compliance preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise both your own workload and support team coordination.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and confidence working with data, supported by advanced numeracy and literacy skills.
• Previous supervisory experience or the potential to step into a leadership role.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for everyone. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

What You'll Get:

Up to £43,104 depending on experience.

As well as your base salary you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.

You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

More Information:

This role can be based out of our Plymouth office, and we’d hope to see you in the office full-time to complete your training. Thereafter, we are happy to accommodate hybrid working with circa 3 days in the office per week. We’re happy to discuss any additional flexibility in working patterns or requirements that you feel could help to make this job work for you!

The closing date for this vacancy is Midnight 30 October with interviews due to take place on 11 & 12 November. We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.

About Us:

National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) is the regional electricity distribution division of National Grid.

Formerly known as Western Power Distribution, the UK’s largest electricity distribution network serving 8 million customers in the East and West Midlands, Southwest and Wales, delivering essential power to millions of homes and businesses across its regions.

With a distribution area of 550,000 square kilometres, it’s 6,600colleagues are committed to providing a safe, stable and reliable electricity supply and ensuring the highest quality of customer service.

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