Taxation Officer
2 months ago
Hailsham, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Wealden District Council
Full time
Job Title: Local Taxation (Council Tax) OfficerWe are seeking an experienced and skilled Local Taxation (Council Tax) Officer to join our forward-thinking Revenues and Benefits department.
Key Responsibilities:- Manage Council Tax accounts and provide guidance on eligible discounts, exemptions, and reliefs to residents and ratepayers.
- Issue statutory bills and amendment notices to ensure regulatory obligations are met.
- Review Council Tax discounts to validate awards.
- Provide excellent customer service and guidance to residents and ratepayers.
- Ensure accurate and timely issuance of statutory bills and amendment notices.
- Conduct regular reviews of Council Tax discounts to ensure validity of awards.
- Strong understanding of Council Tax legislation and guidance.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Positive and proactive attitude, with a commitment to delivering excellent customer service and continuous improvement.
- Opportunity to work for a great, forward-thinking Local Authority.
- Excellent salary and benefits package, including pension and flexible working arrangements.
- Comprehensive staff health and wellbeing scheme.
- Hybrid working arrangement, with the ability to work from home and from our newly refurbished offices.
- Free parking.