Job Title: Payments Officer
Starting Salary: £24,790 opportunity to progress to £27,269
Hours: 20.5
Location: Stevenage - with hybrid working
Contract Type: Permanent
Directorate: Resources
About the team
Our Finance department is formed with over 100 employees, and we are looking for an Accountancy Officer to join us.
You'll be working within a multi-functional Payments Team with a specialisation in Adult Care Services (ACS) 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, ACS Brokerage; ACS Commissioning; ACS Social Workers, and Hertfordshire residents.
About the role
You will process invoices and Direct Payments, or query where appropriate, in a timely manner for a range of suppliers using ContrOCC & SAP
You will liaise and work closely with colleagues across Adult Care Services to assist in the delivery of an efficient and effective financial service dealing with payments and non-residential charging
You will respond in a business-like and customer focussed manner to queries from the public, care providers and other stakeholders in relation to care payments and charging
You will support the accurate and timely processing and recording of financial data and maintenance of financial records. This is to assist in the production of forecast figures within the Finance Business Partner for ACS team.
About you
Essential:
Computer literate in particular experience in using Microsoft Office
Strong verbal & written communication skills
Proven time management and organisational skills
Attention to detail & methodical approach to tasks
Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
Desirable:
AAT or equivalent qualification
Experience in accounts payable
This job role is within the Corporate Services, level CORP7 job profile. Please locate this via:
Job profiles - Corporate services
To hear more about this opportunity please contact Tanya Marks-Visser, tanya.marksvisser@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.
Interview Date: week commencing 10th February 2025
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