Council Tax Officer

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; South Yorkshire; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Council Tax Officer to support a Public Sector and Government client based in South Yorkshire or remotely from home. The role involves managing Council Tax accounts, collecting payments, and handling related documentation. Ideal candidates should have experience with the ICT system and various council tax processes. This position offers full-time home working, making it suitable for those looking for flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide support throughout a busy period for Council Tax matters.
• Work from home for a Public Sector and Government client.

Skills

Proficiently use the Academy (Capita) 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

Job description

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

Morgan Hunt's Public Sector and Government client based in South Yorkshire are 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 Academy (Capita) 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 South Yorkshire, 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.