Stevenage (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
£24,790 progressing to £27,269 pa
Job Title: Payments Officer
Starting Salary: £24,790 progressing to £27,269 pa
Hours: 37
Location: Stevenage
Contract Type: Fixed Term or Secondment for 1 year
Directorate: Resources
About the team
A multi-functional Payments Team with a specialisation in Children's Services invoice & direct payments. This dynamic team processes payment transactions and resolves all payment queries relating to these transactions. The team liaises with a range of stakeholders including, but not limited to, CS Brokerage and Commissioning, CS Social Workers, and Hertfordshire residents.
About the role
• You will process invoices and internal finance request forms and query where appropriate, in a timely manner for a range of suppliers using ContrOCC & SAP
• You will liaise and work closely with colleagues across Children's Services to assist in the delivery of an efficient and effective financial service dealing with payments
About you
Essential
• Experience in using Microsoft Office and demonstrable computer literacy
• Proven time management and organisational skills
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail & methodical approach to tasks
• Experience or demonstrable ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
Desirable
• Experience in Accounts Payable
This is a role for someone with a keen eye for detail, a methodical approach to tasks in a supportive, friendly team. If you would like to be part of a team that makes a real difference to providers and Hertfordshire residents, we would welcome your application.
We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.
This job role is within the Corporate Services, level 6 job profile. Please locate this via:
Job profiles - Corporate services
To hear more about this opportunity please contact Vicki.Cheriton@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.
Interview Date: to be confirmed
Benefits of working for us
How to apply
As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.
Secondment
This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.
Disability Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
Starting Salary: £24,790 progressing to £27,269 pa
Hours: 37
Location: Stevenage
Contract Type: Fixed Term or Secondment for 1 year
Directorate: Resources
About the team
A multi-functional Payments Team with a specialisation in Children's Services invoice & direct payments. This dynamic team processes payment transactions and resolves all payment queries relating to these transactions. The team liaises with a range of stakeholders including, but not limited to, CS Brokerage and Commissioning, CS Social Workers, and Hertfordshire residents.
About the role
• You will process invoices and internal finance request forms and query where appropriate, in a timely manner for a range of suppliers using ContrOCC & SAP
• You will liaise and work closely with colleagues across Children's Services to assist in the delivery of an efficient and effective financial service dealing with payments
About you
Essential
• Experience in using Microsoft Office and demonstrable computer literacy
• Proven time management and organisational skills
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail & methodical approach to tasks
• Experience or demonstrable ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
Desirable
• Experience in Accounts Payable
This is a role for someone with a keen eye for detail, a methodical approach to tasks in a supportive, friendly team. If you would like to be part of a team that makes a real difference to providers and Hertfordshire residents, we would welcome your application.
We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.
This job role is within the Corporate Services, level 6 job profile. Please locate this via:
Job profiles - Corporate services
To hear more about this opportunity please contact Vicki.Cheriton@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.
Interview Date: to be confirmed
Benefits of working for us
How to apply
As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.
Secondment
This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.
Disability Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
Closing date: Thu 08/05/2025 at 01:00
Job reference: HCC27806