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Accounts Officer

Salary

£21,000-£24,000, per year, inc benefits

Location

Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job type

Permanent, Part time

Sector

Public sector

Job ref

X3-1288538

Job posted

Posted 2 days ago

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Visiting Officer to join our Swindon based client on permanent basis. This will be in their Business Rates (NNDR) team to undertake inspections of business premises within Swindon. The successful candidate will be required to produce detailed reports relating to visits they have undertaken, and to gather & verify evidence.  They will also need to have their own vehicle and be able to effectively plan a route of their planned visits within the district.  Mileage expenses will be reimbursed for business miles travelled.                                                           

Job Title: Visiting Officer (Business Rates)

Salary: £20,814-£24,486 (Prorated)

Location: Swindon, Permanent – Part Time: 19 hours per week - Hybrid

Duties will include:

  • Conduct NNDR inspection visits and advice relating to all manner of discounts and exemptions.
  • Support members of the public in completing applications\changes in relation to NNDR.
  • Gather\verify evidence in conjunction with assessments.
  • Hand deliver notification of recovery intention\outcomes to members of the businesses.
  • Produce and deliver completion notices.
  • Produce reports relating to the visits.
  • Provide basic revenues processing duties.
  • Ensure knowledge is kept up to speed in relation to business and site policies.
  • Assist in the preparation and processing of relief reviews.
  • The post holder is required to take reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and other persons who may be affected by their work, to comply with the Health and Safety Policy and to co-operate with the business on health and safety matters at all times.

Essential Skills and Attributes:

  • Good planning and motivation skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Familiar with use of technology
  • Ability to work to pre-agreed targets
  • Ability to work under your own direction
  • Previous experience of inspection/visiting role useful, though not essential
  • Access to vehicle and clean driving licence

The ideal candidate will be confident in meeting new people and building strong relationships while gathering important data to assist the Local Council. They will also be responsible for maintaining key relationships with high profile businesses within Swindon, and the review of new builds within the area

This is an integral role for our client, and they are looking to interview people as soon as possible.  If you are interested in this role and would like to hear more and potentially be submitted, please apply now and we can arrange a call.

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