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 supporting 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.

The post is offered full-time, permanent (36 hours per week). 

Benefits include:

• 27 – 32 days annual leave (depending on length of Local Gvt Service) - plus all bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Flexi-Leave (opportunity to accrue extra work time that can be taken off later as extra leave - up to 2 days per month)
• Free gym membership
• Cycle schemes (Cycle to Work Scheme and free Beryl Bike rides for staff)
• Free wellbeing benefits (such as lunchtime yoga, flu jabs, health MOT)
• Employee Assistance Programme

We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we operate a hybrid working system where employees may work up to three days per week from home.

Closing date:  Monday 2nd June, 10am