Payroll / Accounts Assistant – Temporary

Bartlett Tree Experts has over 118 years of experience in managing trees and growing people.

We are an international tree and shrub care business with over 125 offices in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, and Ireland.

Built on family values and the pursuit of scientific tree care, we are proud of the quality of our work, our level of service, our safety record and, most of all, our people.

Immediate start Temporary, zero-hours contract 3 days per week: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

Based at Head Office near St Albans, Hertfordshire

8.30am – 5pm

£16 per hour

We are looking for an experienced Payroll / Accounts Assistant to provide temporary support to our Finance team during a particularly busy period.

The role will primarily support our weekly and monthly payroll processes, alongside a variety of finance and accounts-related activities.

You will also assist the team with year-end activities, audit preparation and pension account reconciliations.

will include:

• Supporting the processing of weekly and monthly payrolls
• Assisting with payroll administration and associated checks
• Supporting pension account reconciliations
• Assisting with year-end finance activities
• Providing information and support during the annual audit
• Carrying out general finance and accounts administration as required
• Using Excel to review, reconcile and maintain financial and payroll information

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous payroll experience
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, ideally to an intermediate level
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good numerical and organisational skills
• The ability to work independently and prioritise workload
• Experience of ADP payroll systems would be highly desirable

This is a great opportunity for someone with payroll and accounts experience who is available at short notice and looking for a temporary, part-time position.

City: Colney Heath Category: Hidden (8713) Initial Post Date: UK & Ireland Careers: 18.09.2026 Type: Regular Full-Time