Payroll Manager - Recruitment Agency London/South London - Hybrid Working Our client is a growing professional services business based just south of the city area in London. They require a mature, professional Payroll Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. This role will involve working closely with the FC, FD and other key stakeholders internally and externally. Due to the growth of the business they are looking for someone who has knowledge of process improvement, and also someone who can develop & mentor junior staff. Weekly & Daily Payroll Running weekly payroll for their internal employees and a small number of PAYE Contractors Processing a weekly & monthly payroll Responsibility for the client billing – raising and sending invoices Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion Excellent problem solving/judgment skills, and high level of attention to detail and accuracy Post monthly payroll journals into the finance system & reconcile all payroll related balance sheet accounts in a timely manner Being a point of call for escalation of queries Senior responsibilities: Act as a mentor to junior members of the finance team Reporting on performance and efficiency within the team Tracking and following special client instructions Managing / Building client relationships Troubleshooting Improving / Streamlining processes Person spec: Professional attitude Leadership qualities, and passionate about improving junior staff Strong client service focus (internal and external stakeholders) Previous experience working in a recruitment business, processing payroll Experience in exploiting software packages to make processes more efficient and streamlined. Excellent Communications skills – both verbal and written.