Revenues Visiting Officer

We are seeking to recruit a Revenues Visiting Officer to carry out inspections of domestic and commercial properties so that Council Tax and Business Rates records are accurate and up to date. To verify claims for discounts reliefs and exemptions. To monitor new build properties issue completion notices and make requests to the Valuation Office Agency for properties to be brought into the Council Tax and Business Rating Lists.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Carry out Council Tax and Business Rates inspection visits and provide advice to customers relating to liability/discounts/reliefs/ exemptions.
• Produce inspection reports and capture photographic evidence for the billing team for Council Tax and Business Rates with details of the inspection.
• Prepare and issue completion notices in respect of new properties.
• Maintain a schedule of new properties for Council Tax and Business Rates. Manage and review it so that Council income is maximised by timely reporting of new properties to the Valuation Office Agency (VOA).
• Build and maintain working relationships with the planning and building control departments at the Council and representatives/agents for upcoming new developments.

Essential Skills and Attributes:

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in English and Maths.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Experienceunderstanding in meeting targets and developing own performance.
• Current driving licence and use of own transport.
• Good use of various IT systems and applications including Word Excel Outlook etc.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent team player
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good analytical skills
• Good local knowledge of Redcar and Cleveland and surrounding areas
• Awareness of Council Tax and Business Rates.

Security vetting and checks:

All successful candidates must meet the governments Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS).

• External candidates: The BPSS includes a basic criminal record check (for unspent convictions). There will also be an Adverse Financial Check (AFC) which will be renewed annually. An Adverse Finance Check looks for CCJs IVAs bankruptcies Scottish decrees or Administration Orders.
• Internal candidates: An annual adverse finance check will be required.

If you do not meet these requirements your offer may be withdrawn.

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Liberata is committed to creating opportunities for its employees its clientsand its passion for process and an intense client focus ensures that we deliver an award winningservice and our entire workforce are encouraged to demonstrateour company values.

Liberata aims to give each employee the opportunity to make a real difference; be involved in shaping the growth of the business and encourage you to try new things! If you are hardworking enthusiasticand seeking a challenge we are the organisationfor you.