Council Tax Officer

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Limited is seeking a Council Tax Officer for a role in North West London, offering a hybrid working arrangement. The successful candidate will manage Council Tax accounts, ensure accurate billing, and handle financial transactions. Responsibilities include liaising with external organizations, preparing cases for court, and providing support during a busy period. Ideal candidates should have proficiency in the Iworld/Northgate system and relevant experience in Council Tax administration.

Qualifications

• Ability to proficiently use the Iworld/Northgate Version 6 ICT System.
• Experience in administering Council Tax Billing, Collection and Recovery.
• Knowledge of Council Tax account management including opening, closing, and amending accounts.

Responsibilities

• Provide support throughout a busy period as a Council Tax Officer.
• Trace absconded Council Tax Payments.
• Prepare cases for Magistrates Court Committals.

Skills

Proficiently use the Iworld/Northgate Version 6 ICT System

Administer the Billing, Collection and Recovery of Council Tax

Handle summons arrangements

Job description

Are you a Council Tax Officer looking for work in North West London? Morgan Hunt's Public Sector and Government client based in North West London 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 a full time hybrid working role, where you would be required to work 4 days at home and 1 day onsite.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have the ability to:

• Proficiently use the Iworld/Northgate Version 6 ICT 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 North West London, 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 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.