Council Tax Recovery Officer

Council Tax Recovery Officer

Location: TQ12 4XX, South Devon (Hybrid/Remote)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 6+ months
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 (37 hours per week)
Pay Rate: £19.40 per hour (PAYE)

Are you an experienced professional with a background in council tax administration and recovery? Join our dedicated Council Tax Team in South Devon. We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive individual to help manage and recover council tax liabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Administer and maintain the authorities council tax accounts.
Ensure all customers receive the correct discounts, exemptions, and reductions, including the Council Tax Reduction Scheme.
Collect and recover outstanding council tax liabilities and housing benefit overpayment invoices.Skills and Requirements:

Previous experience in council tax administration and recovery is essential.
Detailed and comprehensive knowledge of Revenue (Council Tax and enforcement) legislation.
Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact effectively with customers and team members.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to handle complex recovery cases.
Proficient in using relevant software and systems for council tax administration - Civica Open Revenues and D360(was Comino).Disclaimer: By applying for this role, you give consent for your information to be forwarded to our Client(s) and information of which may be retained within our databases therefore also agreeing to be represented by i-jobs with respect of the vacancy you're applying