Council Tax Officer

Morgan Hunt; Devon and Torbay; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt's Public Sector and Government client in Devon is seeking a Council Tax Officer for a busy period, with full-time home working. The role involves using IWorld/Northgate NEC, administering billing and recovery of Council Tax, and handling account changes and payments.

This assignment is IR35 and remote-friendly, offering a stable interim opportunity in the public sector. The ideal candidate will manage reminders, exemptions, attachments of earnings, and liaise with external bodies,

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Proficiently use the IWorld/Northgate (NEC) Revenues and Benefits Processing System
• Administer the Billing, Collection and Recovery of Council Tax
• Open, close and amend Council Tax Accounts
• Take payments and set up direct debits
• Apply discounts, reliefs, exemptions and disregards
• Handle moves in and out of properties
• Trace absconded Council Tax Payments
• Deal with Attachment of Earnings and Benefits
• Determine liabilities
• Issue reminders and notices
• Handle summons arrangements
• Liaise with external organisations including Bailiffs
• Prepare cases for Magistrates Court Committals

Job description

Are you a Council Tax Officer looking for work in Devon or remotely from home?

Morgan Hunt's Public Sector and Government client based in Devon is looking to recruit a Council Tax Officer to provide support throughout a busy period.

This assignment has been deemed inside of IR35 and will offer full time home working.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have the ability to:

• Proficiently use the IWorld/Northgate (NEC) Revenues and Benefits Processing System
• Administer the Billing, Collection and Recovery of Council Tax
• Open, close and amend Council Tax Accounts
• Take payments and set up direct debits
• Apply discounts, reliefs, exemptions and disregards
• Handle moves in and out of properties
• Trace absconded Council Tax Payments
• Deal with Attachment of Earnings and Benefits
• Determine liabilities
• Issue reminders and notices
• Handle summons arrangements
• Liaise with external organisations including Bailiffs
• Prepare cases for Magistrates Court Committals

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.