Job Detail

Temporary Payroll/AP Controller (Book-keeper)

• Field: Media
• Deadline: 2026-01-16 12:01
• West London, London

A newly created temporary position, working for a global, leading events, arts and entertainment company, easily accessible by tube, based in West London, 2 days a week on site.

A pivotal role in the HO finance team, reporting into the FD, this a dual role with an initial focus on reducing a backlog of accounts payable invoices on SAP, combined with a wider remit to oversee the collation of the payroll for submittal to managed service providers.

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 - Accounts Payable

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. Candidate profile:

Available immediately and happy to start work on a temporary basis (Temp to perm would be considered but is not guaranteed.)
Able to commute to West London by tube (parking is not guaranteed)
A flexible attitude and able to work in fast paced and ever changing priorities (experience in a start up is ideal but not essential.)
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