Accounts Assistant

Mari Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global events company in London is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support payroll and accounts payable processes. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of relevant experience, strong Excel skills, and a keen attention to detail. This permanent role is based in Chiswick Park, with a standard 9-5 work schedule. The position requires team-oriented individuals eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of accounts payable processing experience.
• Familiarity with basic accounting principles.
• Basic understanding of payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Set up vendors and process payments according to terms.
• Ensure accounts payable is correctly accounted.
• Assist in payroll process across assigned regions.

Skills

AP processing experience

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job 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 Accounts Assistant

The Accounts Assistant supports the accurate and timely processing of payroll, accounts payable, invoicing and other head office processes. This role will report into the EMEA & APAC Controller.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist in the payroll process across assigned countries or entities in partnership with managed service vendors.
• Assist in reconciliation of payroll accounts for month-end reporting.
• Support financial audits, compliance checks, and year-end reporting activities.
• Support on coordinating with shared service centre to complete head office tasks
• Support EMEA & APAC Controller on adhoc processing head office tasks

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of AP processing experience
• Familiarity with basic accounting processes and principles.
• Basic understanding of payroll processes. Familiarity with managed payroll providers (Vistra, ActivPay, or similar global payroll vendors) preferred.
• Strong Excel skills
• 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.