Payroll & Accounts Officer

Our Payroll services offer a unique opportunity to tackle new challenges every day. It's not just about 'pressing the magic button' once a month - it's about providing crucial support to our employees, offering business insights through data analysis, and constantly seeking innovative ways to improve our service. As part of our small Finance team, you'll have the chance to build relationships across the Finance and wider business at Hertsmere Borough Council. This role is a compelling proposition for someone looking to broaden their existing payroll experience and delve into wider accounting practices.

The job holder will primarily be focused on administering and processing payments/deductions and sickness of absence functions of the payroll process while assisting the Payroll Manager in administrating the payroll and pension services. The role also supports the Transactions team in maintaining debtors, creditors and bank records for Hertsmere Borough Council.

We are looking for someone educated to at least GCSE (or equivalent) standards, including Maths and English, and with a CIPP Payroll Technician Certificate or equivalent. While having experience in providing payroll services, our ideal candidate has previously worked within the local government sector. However, we will consider applicants who may need more sector experience. The individual is expected to be computer literate and well equipped to utilise applicable software, including payroll, Microsoft Office applications, and Finance. An awareness and working knowledge of payroll legalisation and being customer-focused to provide the stakeholders' best experience are essential to succeeding in this position.

The critical component to success in the role will be an organised individual who is a team player and can prioritise tasks regularly while maintaining accuracy and pace. Communication skills are also very important for the position as the individual is expected to communicate effectively with other colleagues across Finance, other departments, and elected politicians of the Council., Disability Confident
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The post is offered full-time, permanent (36 hours per week).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package as part of our commitment to our employees. This includes 26 - 31 days annual leave (depending on the length of Local Government Service) plus one floating day per annum, a local government pension scheme, and flexible working hours (including the opportunity to take up to 2 days flexi leave per month). We also provide:

• Free car parking


• Free gym membership


• A cycle scheme


• Free Beryl Bike scheme


• Season ticket loans


We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we operate a hybrid working system, allowing employees to work two days per week from home.
Hertsmere is located in southern Hertfordshire and is an attractive environment to live and work. It adjoins Greater London and has excellent road and rail links, making London and the Home Counties easily accessible.