Payroll / AP Coordinator in London)

Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Payroll and Accounts Payable Coordinator in London. This payroll-focused role involves managing the payroll process, validating data, and ensuring accuracy. Ideal candidates should have 1-3 years of relevant experience and familiarity with payroll providers. Strong attention to detail and communication skills are essential. This position is based in modern offices in Chiswick.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of payroll administration experience, preferably in a multi-country or outsourced payroll environment.
• Familiarity with managed payroll providers.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and payroll processes, including tax regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process across assigned countries or entities.
• Collect and validate payroll input data, including new hires and employee changes.
• Prepare and review payroll instructions for accuracy before submission.
• Review payroll reports to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Support payroll funding and payment processes.
• Assist in reconciliation of payroll accounts and month-end reporting.

Skills

Payroll administration experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisation

Job description

Marc Daniels are working with a global media company looking to hire a Payroll and Accounts Payable Coordinator to join their team. This role will require the individual to commute to their modern offices in Chiswick. This role is more payroll-focused with a small amount of accounts payable responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage 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 prior to submission.
• Review preliminary and final payroll reports to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies before payment.
• Support payroll funding and payment processes, including approvals and remittance confirmations.
• Assist in reconciliation of payroll accounts and support Finance with month-end reporting.
• Respond to employee payroll-related enquiries and elevate complex cases as needed.
• Partner with HR and finance departments to ensure accurate data flow between systems.
• Set up vendors, process vendor invoices and manage payments according to terms.
• Ensure accounts payable are accurately recorded within the corporate ledger.
• Support ad hoc corporate finance items as required.

What we are looking for

• 1 to 3 years of payroll administration experience, preferably in a multi-country or outsourced payroll environment.
• Familiarity with managed payroll providers.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and payroll processes, including tax regulations and compliance.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• A team player who is eager to learn and thrive in a fast-paced, global environment.

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