Council Tax, Revenues & Benefits Officer South East LondonHybrid – 3 days office / 2 days remote3–6 month ongoing contract
£27.97 p/hr umbrella
We are currently recruiting for an experienced
Council Tax, Revenues & Benefits Officer to join a local authority in
South East London on an ongoing contract basis.
Key Responsibilities- Administer Council Tax accounts and other revenue streams in line with current legislation
- Prepare and represent the Council at Magistrates Court, County Court, High Court and Tribunals
- Recover outstanding debts efficiently and effectively
- Assist in managing and monitoring Enforcement Agents and other collection agencies
- Maximise income collection in line with financial procedures and statutory regulations
- Deliver a high standard of customer service to residents
Requirements- Proven experience working in Council Tax / Revenues & Benefits within a local authority
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and recovery processes
- Experience with court work and debt recovery
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines
PLEASE NOTE: All applications are monitored and shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone call or email