Revenues Officer 5279698

Triumph Consultants Ltd; Bristol; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Revenues Officer to manage council tax accounts. This role requires knowledge of local taxation law, effective communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position is fully remote with an anticipated duration of 5 months, offering hourly pay at £20.84. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of local taxation law or ability to grasp complex legislation.
• High standard of literacy and numeracy.
• Ability to converse with citizens and provide complex information.

Responsibilities

• Administer council tax accounts ensuring accurate and prompt billing.
• Respond to enquiries from citizens and businesses.
• Contribute to service development ideas.

Skills

Knowledge of local taxation law

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Effective communication skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Revenues Officer

Ref: Bristol 5279698

Pay rate: £20.84 per hour PAYE

Role length: Anticipated 5 months

Working arrangements: Fully remote

The role

We are seeking a Revenues Officer to administer council tax accounts ensuring accurate and prompt billing, collection, and recovery of accounts.

You will possess a solid understanding of local taxation law or the ability to grasp complex legislation, effective communication skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. Previous experience in a similar role would be ideal.

Key responsibilities

• Obtain and assess information to determine local taxation liability in accordance with legislation. This includes determination and allowance of discounts, reliefs, and exemptions.
• Accurately update and maintain the revenues databases to ensure prompt and accurate billing, collection, and recovery of accounts.
• Respond appropriately to enquiries received from citizens, businesses and agents and action amendments to accounts.
• Agree repayment plans and determine appropriate recovery action that takes account of the person’s circumstances whilst maximising collection.
• Contribute to the review of working practices, procedures, and documents by making suggestions for improvement in service delivery and performance.
• Take part in the training or coaching of other colleagues either on a one-to-one basis or in a formal training environment (e.g. to assist with the induction of new staff).

What the client is looking for

• A thorough knowledge of local taxation law or experience which demonstrates the ability to absorb and understand complex legislation.
• Ability to contribute ideas for service development.
• A high standard of literacy and numeracy.
• Ability to converse with citizens and provide complex information.
• Have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications or equivalent and a willingness to learn new applications and technology as appropriate.

How to Apply

• Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application.
• Submit your CV in Word format.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended.

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Job Ref: Bristol 5279698

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