Council Tax Officer

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Greater Manchester; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a remote Council Tax Officer for a local government client in Greater Manchester. The role involves administering the billing and recovery of Council Tax, managing accounts, and liaising with external organisations. Essential skills include proficiency in relevant systems and strong administrative abilities. The position offers a full-time remote working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Council Tax Officer or related role.
• Strong administrative skills required.
• Ability to liaise with external organisations.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Billing, Collection and Recovery of Council Tax.
• Open, close and amend Council Tax Accounts.
• Prepare cases for Magistrates Court Committals.

Skills

Proficient use of Academy (Capita) Revenues and Benefits System

Administration of Billing, Collection and Recovery of Council Tax

Handling moves in and out of properties

Understanding of Council Tax Accounts

Job description

Overview

Are you a Council Tax Officer looking to work remotely from home?

Morgan Hunt's Public Sector and Government client based in Greater Manchester 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.

Responsibilities

• Proficiently use the Academy (Capita) Revenues and Benefits 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

If you\'re looking to work from home for a Public Sector and Government client based in Greater Manchester, and feel you meet the essential criteria outlined above to be a Council Tax Officer, please contact the team with an up to date CV.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual\'s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.