Accounts Payable Team Leader

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, elevate 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.

Our Benefits:

• 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, 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 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.