Tamworth Borough Council
Tamworth Borough Council
PERSON
SPECIFICATION
Job Title: Technical Assistant – Payroll
Service Unit: Transformation & Corporate Performance
Date Produced 3rd August 2015
Grade: 5
Section: Payroll
Compiled by: T Beech
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JOB REQUIREMENTS
1. Knowledge
What special knowledge is required to perform this job properly? e.g. foreign language abilities, computer skills accounting and
financial techniques, knowledge of employment legislation, familiarity with the locality etc.
Working knowledge of iTrent payroll system desirable
Knowledge of Local Government conditions of service desirable
Knowledge of a Local Government payroll desirable
An understanding of current HMRC payroll legislation (including pension reform, RTI,
maternity, SSP, shared parental leave)
Knowledge of payroll practices & processes (including new starter, leavers, pensions,
deductions, temp payments)
2. Practical Skills
To what extent is the post holder required to be practically orientated, mechanically minded, manually dexterous etc.?
Able to work to strict deadlines
Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent numeracy skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to challenge where necessary
Ability to work under pressure
Pro active and forward thinking
The ability to deal with a range of customers, colleagues and members including HMRC &
Pension bodies by telephone, email, letter and face to face
A team player
Eagerness to learn
3. Intellectual Skills
What abilities are necessary in respect of interpreting complex information, understanding detailed reports, decision making etc.?
Methodical and organized approach
Ability to understand, analyse information
Ability to reconcile reports
Tamworth Borough Council
4. Educational Background
Any formal qualifications essential to enable the post holder to carry out the duties of the appointment to an acceptable standard, or is
relevant experience as beneficial? Describe specific qualification, subject matter and level of attainment where appropriate, considering
whether overseas/other equivalent courses are acceptable.
Numeracy and literacy skills required
5. Training
What does the candidate require in the way of specialist training in order to be successful in this post? e.g. apprenticeship in a
particular trade, supervisory management training, computer literacy, word processing, practical instruction in the use of equipment,
interviewing skills etc. Can this compensate for a lack of formal qualifications?
iTrent payroll system knowledge desirable
Local Government conditions of service
An understanding of HMRC payroll legislation (including RTI, Pension auto enrolment)
Computer literacy
Microsoft Excel
Mail merging desirable
Microsoft Word
6. General Abilities
What general skills and abilities are required in this post? e.g. communication & interpersonal skills, self-reliance, self-motivation, cooperation, delegation, leadership, accuracy & attention to detail, tolerance of monotony etc.
Ability to work under pressure
Accuracy and attention to detail
A flexible approach to tasks
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to work on own initiative
Ability to be pro active and forward thinking
7. Experience
Specify the type and length of job related experience needed by the candidate, including reference to the most appropriate working
environment. Can any other experience e.g. through social, domestic or leisure activities supplement or replace this?
Payroll experience essential
iTrent payroll system desirable but training will be provided
Local Government knowledge & conditions of service knowledge desirable
8. Personal Circumstances
What personal circumstances are required in order to carry out the job duties properly? e.g. car ownership, the willingness to live in
where necessary, or to travel, work away from home, work week-ends or shifts etc.
The ability to be flexible on working days. Days worked will need to suit service provision
and may be altered to accommodate this and business continuity.