Coordinator, Payroll & Corporate Accountant
Full-time
Mid
Description
About MARI
MARI is a global events and experiences company with a portfolio of world-class live properties spanning sport, art, lifestyle, and entertainment. These include major international tennis tournaments, among them the Mutua Madrid Open and Miami Open presented by Itaú, Frieze, a leading voice in contemporary art, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, TodayTix Group, a leading digital ticketing and technology company for theatre and live performance, and Barrett-Jackson, the foremost U.S. collector car auction company. MARI delivers live experiences that bring people together, inspire audiences, and shape culture worldwide.
The Coordinator, Payroll & Corporate Accountant supports the accurate and timely processing of payroll and accounts payable invoicing.
Key Responsibilities - Payroll
• Assist in the end-to-end payroll process across assigned countries or entities in partnership with managed service vendors.
• Collect and validate payroll input data, including new hires, terminations, variable pay, and employee changes.
• Prepare and review payroll instructions for accuracy and completeness before submission to vendors.
• Review preliminary and final payroll reports for accuracy and ensure discrepancies are resolved prior to payment.
• Support payroll funding and payment processes, including coordination of approvals and remittance confirmations.
• Assist in reconciliation of payroll accounts and support Finance with month-end reporting.
• Respond to employee payroll-related inquiries and escalate complex cases as needed.
• Support audits, compliance checks, and year-end reporting activities.
• Partner with HR and Finance to ensure accurate flow of data between systems.
Key Responsibilities – Corporate Accountant
Accounts payable coordination
• Setting up vendors, processing the vendor and managing the payment in accordance with vendor payment terms.
• Ensuring the AP is appropriately accounted for within the corporate ledger.
• Supporting on adhoc corporate finance items.
Qualifications
Other adhoc corporate items
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–3 years of payroll administration experience, ideally in a multi-country or outsourced payroll environment.
• Familiarity with managed payroll providers (Vistra, ActivPay, or similar global payroll vendors) preferred.
• Familiarity with basic accounting processes and principles.
• Basic understanding of payroll processes, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with HRIS and finance software systems.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Team-oriented and eager to learn in a fast-paced, global environment.
Working Conditions
• The work location is Chiswick Park, London.
• This is a permanent contract.
• Working hours are 9-5 pm with occasional work outside of working hours where necessary for the business.
MARI is a global events and experiences company with a portfolio of world-class live properties spanning sport, art, lifestyle, and entertainment. These include major international tennis tournaments, among them the Mutua Madrid Open and Miami Open presented by Itaú, Frieze, a leading voice in contemporary art, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, TodayTix Group, a leading digital ticketing and technology company for theatre and live performance, and Barrett-Jackson, the foremost U.S. collector car auction company. MARI delivers live experiences that bring people together, inspire audiences, and shape culture worldwide.
The Coordinator, Payroll & Corporate Accountant supports the accurate and timely processing of payroll and accounts payable invoicing.
Key Responsibilities - Payroll
• Assist in the end-to-end payroll process across assigned countries or entities in partnership with managed service vendors.
• Collect and validate payroll input data, including new hires, terminations, variable pay, and employee changes.
• Prepare and review payroll instructions for accuracy and completeness before submission to vendors.
• Review preliminary and final payroll reports for accuracy and ensure discrepancies are resolved prior to payment.
• Support payroll funding and payment processes, including coordination of approvals and remittance confirmations.
• Assist in reconciliation of payroll accounts and support Finance with month-end reporting.
• Respond to employee payroll-related inquiries and escalate complex cases as needed.
• Support audits, compliance checks, and year-end reporting activities.
• Partner with HR and Finance to ensure accurate flow of data between systems.
Key Responsibilities – Corporate Accountant
Accounts payable coordination
• Setting up vendors, processing the vendor and managing the payment in accordance with vendor payment terms.
• Ensuring the AP is appropriately accounted for within the corporate ledger.
• Supporting on adhoc corporate finance items.
Qualifications
Other adhoc corporate items
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–3 years of payroll administration experience, ideally in a multi-country or outsourced payroll environment.
• Familiarity with managed payroll providers (Vistra, ActivPay, or similar global payroll vendors) preferred.
• Familiarity with basic accounting processes and principles.
• Basic understanding of payroll processes, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with HRIS and finance software systems.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Team-oriented and eager to learn in a fast-paced, global environment.
Working Conditions
• The work location is Chiswick Park, London.
• This is a permanent contract.
• Working hours are 9-5 pm with occasional work outside of working hours where necessary for the business.