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At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. National Grid supplies the environment for the energy transition and we don’t leave any customers in the dark. Join us as a Accounts Payable Team Leader and unleash your superpower.

As an Accounts Payable Team Leader, you’ll join our dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional service to internal stakeholders and 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 for training. Thereafter we accommodate hybrid working with circa 3 days in the office per week and discuss any flexibility that helps the job work for you.

What You’ll Do

• Take ownership of payment systems and associated administrative processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Lead the daily scheduling and coordination of team activities to meet operational goals.
• Provide insightful reports and expert advice to 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 (preferred).
• 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, prioritising workload and supporting 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. 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.

In addition to a base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we double match your contribution up to 12% of your company contribution.

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

More Information

This role can be based out of our Plymouth office, with full‑time training. We then accommodate hybrid working with about 3 days in the office per week and discuss any additional flexibility that may help the job work for you.

The closing date for this vacancy is Midnight 30 October with interviews set for 11 & 12 November. We encourage candidates to submit their applications early and not 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.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Utilities, Oil, Gas, and Mining, and Services for Renewable Energy

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