Local Taxation Officer - Hailsham, United Kingdom - Wealden District Council
Description
Salary:
£24,409 - £29,457 p.a (bar to progression at £26,421 p.a)
Contract Type:
Permanent/Full Time (open to Job Share)
Hours: 37
Location:
Hailsham
Details:
Are you an experienced Council Tax Officer?
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Who?
We are looking for a motivated individual to join our forward thinking, friendly Revenues and Benefits department delivering our Five Star Customer Service Standards and helping our residents and ratepayers to manage their accounts.
What will you be doing?
- Providing guidance on eligible Council Tax discounts, exemptions and reliefs
- Dealing with enquires from customers and negotiating payment plans
- Updating and maintaining accurate customer accounts and notifying them of their liability to ensure efficient collection of Council Tax
What do you need?
- A good understanding of Council Tax / Business Rates legislation and guidance
- Excellent communication skills as well as being a team player
- A positive and proactive attitude and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service and continuous improvement
What do we offer?
- Working for a great, forward thinking Local Authority.
- Excellent salary, pension, flexible working, fantastic employee benefits and comprehensive staff health & wellbeing scheme.
- A friendly, supportive team and a range of opportunities for continuing professional development.
- Hybrid working with the ability to work from home as well as from our newly refurbished offices in Hailsham.
- Free parking
Post Number:
N6011
Closing Date: 19th
May 2024
Interview Date: 24th
May 2024
To Apply
Wealden District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing Date: 19/05/2024
Interview Date: 24th May 2024
Post Number:
N6011
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