Payroll & Accounts Officer

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Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CV’s submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Are you a detail-driven payroll professional ready to take the next step in your career? Join our collaborative Finance team at Hertsmere Borough Council, where your skills will make a real impact across the organisation.

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your payroll expertise while gaining exposure to wider accounting practices. You’ll work closely with colleagues across departments and support both payroll and financial transactions.

Key responsibilities include

• Administering payroll payments, deductions, and sickness absence functions.
• Assisting the Payroll Manager with payroll and pension services.
• Supporting the Transactions team with debtors, creditors, and bank records.

What we’re looking for

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English.
• CIPP Payroll Technician Certificate (or equivalent).
• Experience in payroll services (local government experience is a plus).
• Strong IT skills (payroll systems + Microsoft Office).
• Knowledge of payroll legislation and a customer-focused approach.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

The post is offered on a permanent, full time basis (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 operate a hybrid working system where employees may work up to three days per week from home.

Closing date: Monday 20th October, 10am

Please note: We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest opportunity.