Payments Specialist - Children's Services

Hertfordshire County Council; Skelmersdale; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire County Council in Stevenage is seeking a Payments Officer to process invoices, reconcile payments and support the timely delivery of payment services. The role is permanent, with hybrid working from Robertson House, Stevenage.

The incumbent will manage payment requests, resolve queries, and collaborate with CS Brokerage and other teams to ensure accurate payments. Suitable candidates will have strong IT skills, especially Excel, and fluent English communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced administrative or financial processing environment.
• Confident communicator with the ability to handle queries professionally and build effective working relationships.
• Proficient IT skills, including Excel.
• Able to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Process payments accurately and on time in line with procedures and deadlines.
• Investigate and resolve payment queries, liaising with colleagues, providers and internal teams.
• Support day-to-day delivery of payment processes and financial administration.

Skills

Financial processing

Communication

Excel

English fluency

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hertfordshire County Council in Stevenage is seeking a Payments Officer to process invoices, reconcile payments and support the timely delivery of payment services. The role is permanent, with hybrid working from Robertson House, Stevenage.

The incumbent will manage payment requests, resolve queries, and collaborate with CS Brokerage and other teams to ensure accurate payments. Suitable candidates will have strong IT skills, especially Excel, and fluent English communication.