Council Tax Officer

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Council Tax Officer for remote work with a Public Sector client in the East of England. The role involves administering council tax processes, handling payments, and liaising with external organisations. Candidates should have experience with the IWorld/Northgate system and relevant council tax administration skills. This is a full-time position with support provided during a busy period.

Qualifications

• Ability to proficiently use the IWorld/Northgate Revenues and Benefits System.
• Experience in administering Council Tax Billing, Collection and Recovery.
• Capable of managing Council Tax Accounts and processing payments.

Responsibilities

• Provide support throughout a busy period.
• Liaise with external organisations including Bailiffs.
• Prepare cases for Magistrates Court Committals.

Skills

Proficiently use IWorld/Northgate Revenues and Benefits System

Administer the Billing, Collection and Recovery of Council Tax

Open, close and amend Council Tax Accounts

Handle moves in and out of properties

Trace absconded Council Tax Payments

Job description

Are you a Council Tax Officer looking for work in the East of England or remotely from home? Morgan Hunt's Public Sector and Government client based in the East of England 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 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 liabilitiesIssue 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 the East of England, 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 temporary vacancies. 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.