Role: Senior Finance Officer - Fixed Term (minimum of 12 months)
Location: Office based - Letchworth
Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5.00pm) Fixed term minimum of 12 months
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm
Herts at Home are a care provider working with Hertfordshire County Council to provide care for people living in their own homes in the community and Extra Care schemes.
We are seeking an individual that presents as dynamic, enthusiastic and proactive to join our small friendly team as Senior Finance Officer. Working closely with the Finance Officer and Management Accountant to support the effective delivery of Finance services for Herts at Home
* We offer competitive rates of pay.
* We are committed to provide our staff with comprehensive paid training, regular ongoing support throughout your career, and promote professional career development.
* Office based with possibility of hybrid working
* We are part of the Herts Rewards programme, offering you great shopping discounts and local offers (e.g., Asda, Sainsburys, New Look, cinema tickets, leisure centres and much more!).
* You will work in a small friendly staff team who share a passion for providing high standards to promote person-centred care to our vulnerable individuals who use our services.
About The Role
Here’s why you should work for us:
* Career progression. We are committed to developing our staff and offer training and regular ongoing support throughout your career.
* We are part of the Herts Rewards programme – giving you great shopping discounts and local offers (e.g. Asda, Sainsburys, New Look, M&S).
A little bit about the Role and Responsibilities:
Payroll
· Provide supervision and support to payroll staff both internally and our external payroll support.
· Supervise end-to-end payroll processing for circa 260 employees, where necessary assist in inputting weekly timesheet, annual leave, sickness.
· Check overtime hours.
· Dealing with payroll queries, changes of contract, leavers.
· Processing sick certificates.
· Overseeing the payroll reconciliation process and supporting finance officer with any queries.
· Act as an escalation point for more complex payroll issues.
Invoicing
· Processing purchase invoices via SAP system
· Dealing with invoicing queries from all income streams
Other
· Month end processes such as posting and reversing journals and bank reconciliations
· Supporting Management Accountant with data for Board reports and any other projects
· Keeping budget data up to date
· Exporting reports from SAP and analysing data for month end processes
· Data analysis and reporting to colleagues throughout the business
Am I the Right Person for the Job?
You are if you:
· You will be a highly motivated individual, capable of developing professional relationships with all stakeholders, including suppliers, customers and Senior Management.
· You will have experience of working in a team environment and have excellent communication skills demonstrating the ability to communicate either verbally, on the telephone and by letter with a variety of stakeholders including customers, providers and other departments connected to the Company.
· You will also demonstrate the ability to deal with difficult telephone conversations.
· You will have a good understanding of financial processes and procedures and have the ability to explain financial matters in a clear and understandable way to members of the public and non-finance staff within the Company, providing reports when necessary.
· You will be competent at keeping accurate records using a variety of IT systems including excel which you will be able to interpret and report on. You will attend meetings and be able to present data accurately.
· You will have the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
· You will be capable of working unsupervised on small projects delivering to tight deadlines. You will be able to present to Senior Management and Company Accountant.
· You will have good IT skills and experience of working with data bases as well as a good knowledge of Microsoft office applications especially excel.
· To support the Company you will need the ability to learn new systems that link the Company with the stakeholder, this will include SAP.
· You will have 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at grade C and above or equivalent.
Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before commencement of employment.
Office location: Council Offices, Gernon Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3JF.
For enquiries email: hahrecruitment@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 3rd June 2026
Required Criteria
* Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Skills Needed
About The Company
Founded in 2018, Herts at Home Limited is dedicated to providing exceptional domiciliary care services across Hertfordshire. As a company wholly owned by Hertfordshire County Council, it collaborates closely with the council to ensure residents receive the necessary support to remain in their homes. The organisation's services encompass personal care, assistance with daily activities, and support for social engagement, all tailored to individual needs. Herts at Home is committed to enhancing the quality of life for its clients by promoting independence and personal choice.
Company Culture
Herts at Home fosters a supportive and inclusive work environment that values teamwork, professional development, and employee well-being. Staff members have praised the company for its friendly atmosphere, flexible working hours, and strong management support. The organisation places a high emphasis on training and progression, ensuring employees have access to opportunities that enhance their skills and career prospects. This positive workplace culture reflects Herts at Home's commitment to delivering compassionate and person-centred care to its clients.
Company Benefits
Herts at Home offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support and reward its employees. Benefits include competitive pay rates, flexible working hours to accommodate personal commitments, and mileage reimbursement between client visits. The company also provides extensive training programmes and clear pathways for career progression, fostering professional growth. Additionally, employees have access to a pension plan and various discounts through the Herts Rewards scheme, which offers savings on retail, health, and fitness services. These benefits underscore Herts at Home's dedication to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment.
Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, Referral bonus, Competitive salary, Long service recognition, Employee Assistance Scheme, Culture of recognition, Progression opportunities
Salary
£32,000.00 per year