Payroll & Accounts Officer

Hertsmere Borough Council; Borehamwood; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Borehamwood is seeking a detail-driven payroll professional to join their Finance team. This role involves administering payroll payments, supporting pension services, and assisting with financial transactions. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience, particularly in local government payroll. The position offers hybrid working options and a range of employee benefits, including a local pension scheme and annual leave.

Benefits

27 - 32 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free gym membership

Flexi-Leave

Cycle schemes

Free wellbeing benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll services, preferably in local government.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation.
• Customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Administer payroll payments, deductions, and absence functions.
• Assist the Payroll Manager with payroll and pension services.
• Support the Transactions team with debtors, creditors, and bank records.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English

CIPP Payroll Technician Certificate or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Payroll systems

Job description

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. 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Requirements:

• 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.

Benefits:

• The post is offered on a permanent, full time basis (36 hours per week).
• 27 - 32 days annual leave (depending on length of Local Government 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.