Revenues & Benefits Officer

The purpose of this role is to deal with day to day work associated with Revenues and Benefits, maintaining Council Tax accounts, ensuring correct assessments and payments are made, adhering to national legislation, meeting statutory time limits and section targets. Working as part of a team ensuring all areas administration and data input are achieved and providing a high level of customer service to the residents of the Tandridge District.

The ideal candidate will possess GCSE’s (or equivalent) in English & Maths and will have experience of working with members of the public in a Council Tax Officer role. The ability to communicate effectvely both verbally and in writing using plain English is essential as is the use of Microsoft Office Word. You must enjoy working as part of a team and have a flexible approach to team working as well as the ability to work well under pressure and the ability to work to set priorities to meet targets and deadlines. IRRV technical qulaification would be an advantage as well as experience of Academy software and Document Imaging systems. Basic knowledge of Council Tax benefit would also be an advantage.

This post is subject to a Basic Scotland Criminal Records Bureau check