As an Accounts Payable Team Leader at Commercial, you will report to the Finance Manager and be responsible for ensuring that all financial transaction processing is completed accurately, efficiently and on time. You will lead, coach and develop the Accounts Payable team, setting clear objectives and providing training and support to ensure a high-quality service is delivered across the business.
As a key member of the Finance Management Team, you will support the department in achieving its objectives and delivering an excellent service to the business. Working closely with the Finance Director and Financial Controller, you will help identify, escalate and resolve any account variances in a timely and effective way.
Your responsibilities as an Accounts Payable Team Leader will be:
- Ensure all supplier invoices are processed and paid accurately and within agreed payment terms.
- Oversee the team’s KPIs, including supplier payments, risk processes and monthly reconciliations.
- Complete and review key reconciliations, including monthly aged creditors, supplier statements and other month-end reconciliations.
- Work with the wider accounting team to identify and correct errors, ensuring financial data remains accurate and reliable.
- Ensure supplier and internal queries are resolved promptly, with appropriate remedial action taken where needed.
- Implement, document and maintain best-practice processes to support the smooth and efficient running of the team.
- Continually review processes to identify opportunities to streamline, automate and improve efficiency.
- Ensure individual accounting functions work together effectively and support strong financial controls.
- Create, lead and develop a high-performing, engaged and collaborative team.
- Manage team-related processes in line with HR, recruitment and payroll requirements.
- Build positive working relationships with key stakeholders, maintaining regular communication and responding to requests or performance issues in a timely manner.
About you:
- Strong knowledge and practical experience of Accounts Payable processes.
- Confident team leadership experience.
- You will communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, with good working knowledge of Excel.
- A proactive, patient and helpful approach when supporting colleagues, suppliers and internal customers.
- A collaborative and flexible mindset, with a willingness to innovate and drive continuous improvement across the team, department and wider company.
- Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work.
About us
We’re Commercial – a purpose-driven, people-first organisation that’s on an exciting journey to reach a £100m annual turnover and beyond. But what really defines us isn’t just the numbers – it’s the people, the culture we’ve built, and the innovative spirit that drives us forward.
As Business Transformation Specialists, we combine original thinking with practical expertise to improve the everyday experiences and outcomes for our clients. Our areas of specialism include Managed IT, Smart Technologies, Digital Workspace, Interiors, Office Supplies, PPE, Facilities, and Workwear.
We’re proud to be an award‑winning employer, having won our category at the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026, recognised as the Best Place to Work in the Business and Management Services industry.
In August 2025, we proudly achieved Ecovadis Platinum status, placing us among the top 1% of companies assessed worldwide for sustainability.
We’re #commercialbynature – a team driven by values, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
And now is a particularly exciting time to join us. Our Commercial HQ is undergoing a full refurbishment – and you’ll be working in a brand new, state-of-the-art office space, purposefully designed to support creativity, collaboration, and wellbeing.
Our Benefits
We believe that people thrive when they feel truly valued and at Commercial, we make sure that happens every single day. When you join us, you’ll enjoy a desirable benefits package designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing, reward your hard work, and help you flourish in all areas of life. Here’s what you can look forward to:
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A base salary of up to £35,000 per annum
- An annual bonus scheme of £3,000, paid quarterly upon successful achievement of KPIs
- Hybrid working structure with the flexibility to work from home for part of the week
- A generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, which increases with length of service
- An enhanced family leave package to support you and your growing family
- Life Assurance, offering peace of mind with cover equivalent to four times your salary
- Access to health & wellbeing support – including 24/7 GP access, physiotherapy, and a confidential Employee Assistance Programme
- Free mortgage advice from leading broker Charles Cameron & Associates, available to you, your family, and friends
- Inclusive employee networking groups, with dedicated menopause and neurodiversity champions
- The Comm-Unity - employee representatives from across the business who give team members a voice and share ideas and feedback with the board each quarter
- Feel-good extras – including volunteering days, onsite parking at all four of our offices, free refreshments, an employee community platform to stay connected to like-minded colleagues, weekly company-wide Learning Days – a chance to share ideas, gain fresh insights, and explore a wide range of topics together, cycle-to-work and EV schemes, flexible working options, and much more!
Training and Development
At Commercial, we invest in our people, 86% of our Senior Managers and 80% of our Directors have been promoted within. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, your development journey is as unique as you are – and we’ll support you every step of the way by offering training and development opportunities for career growth.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Commercial, we believe our differences make us stronger. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued – no matter your background, belief, identity, or way of life.
We’re proud to stand beside one another through life’s ups, downs, and everything in between. Our Diversity & Inclusion initiatives – including support around menopause, neurodiversity, mental health, and more – are just one of the ways we look out for each other and celebrate what makes us unique.
We hire people, not checklists. So even if you don’t tick every box in the job description, we’d still love to hear from you. Your potential, passion and perspective might be exactly what we’re looking for!
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background.
To learn more about who we are, our values, and how we protect your personal data during the recruitment process, please visit our website and review our Job Applicant Privacy Policy https://commercial.co.uk/careers.
