Revenues Inspector

Wokingham Borough Council; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a Revenue Inspector for a full-time, permanent position. You will be responsible for inspecting properties within the borough, ensuring accurate tax records and compliance. The role offers excellent benefits including flexible working arrangements, generous leave, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance of 27-32 days

Local government pension

Flexible working arrangements

Employee assistance programme

Sports and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience of Council Tax and Business Rates is required.
• Ability to manage a varied workload under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Inspect domestic and commercial properties daily.
• Provide advice on council tax and business rates legislation.
• Monitor new developments and liaise with site managers.

Skills

Excellent Organisational skills

Ability to work alone

Multi-tasking

Compassionate

Empathetic

Understanding

Job description

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Wokingham Borough Council has an exciting opportunity available for a Revenue Inspector to join our team on a full time, permanent basis.

As the Revenue Inspector, you will play an integral role in the inspections of domestic and business properties throughout the borough, to assist in the maintenance of up to date and accurate records so that all tax liabilities are correctly billed and collected in accordance with service performance targets for Council Tax and Business Rates.

The team is responsible for maximising income collection while giving the right guidance and support to our residents across the borough.

You will receive a fantastic range of benefits including a generous annual leave allowance of 27 days (rising to 32 days after 5 years continued service), plus bank holidays, a local government pension, flexible working arrangements with hybrid working available in both the office and from home, employee assistance programme, sports and leisure discounts and much more!

Key responsibilities:

• To inspect domestic and commercial properties on a daily basis
• Make decisions based upon information obtained during those inspections
• Provide information and advice to external customers using your knowledge of council tax and business rates legislation
• Monitor newly developed properties, liaise with site managers and serve completion notices
• Ability to drive and possess a clean driving licence and have use of own car on a daily basis
• To be able to deal with potentially violent, abusive and uncooperative customers

Candidate requirements:

• Previous experience of Council Tax and Business Rates
• Ability to work alone manage a varied workload
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Excellent Organisational skills
• To be compassionate, empathetic and understanding

Our Area

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.