Job description
2 x Full Time, Permanent
We are looking for 2 Revenues Officers to join our Valuation and Inspection team within the Revenues & Benefits Service.
Council tax and business rates pay for local services, like schools, libraries, rubbish collection, streetlights, emergency services and much more.
It’s a challenging time to collect these income streams as people and businesses are really struggling through the Cost of Living crisis; demand for council services however continues to increase.
You will be monitoring new development sites from planning records and other sources for inclusion in the rating and council tax lists held by the Valuation Office Agency.
When houses and commercial developments are built you will be bringing these into the local tax revenues records, updating customer records and processing them in accordance with legislation to ensure prompt billing and collection of these local taxes.
You will need exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written and you should be comfortable in dealing with members of the public and businesses alike.
We work in a busy, performance driven environment, so you will be accurately processing high volumes of work to deadlines. It means you will need excellent organisational, numerical and literacy skills.
You may already have a detailed knowledge of local tax administration, but if not, we will provide full training and plenty of support from a great team around you.
This post is based at City Hall, though many of the team work mainly at home.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.
Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.