Remote Council Tax Officer: Billing, Liabilities & Recovery

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

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,