Council Tax / Revenues & Benefits Officer

V85103401

£27.97 Per Hour

Temporary

South East London

Local Authority

Posted 1 hour ago

Expires In 27 Days

Job Description

Council Tax, Revenues & Benefits Officer
South East London
Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days remote
3–6 month ongoing contract
£27.97 p/hr umbrella

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Council Tax, Revenues & Benefits Officer to join a local authority in South East London on an ongoing contract basis.

Key Responsibilities

Administer Council Tax accounts and other revenue streams in line with current legislation
Prepare and represent the Council at Magistrates Court, County Court, High Court and Tribunals
Recover outstanding debts efficiently and effectively
Assist in managing and monitoring Enforcement Agents and other collection agencies
Maximise income collection in line with financial procedures and statutory regulations
Deliver a high standard of customer service to residents

Requirements

Proven experience working in Council Tax / Revenues & Benefits within a local authority
Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and recovery processes
Experience with court work and debt recovery
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines

PLEASE NOTE: All applications are monitored and shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone call or email

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