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Council Tax Officer

Corus Consultancy
Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Enfield, Greater London EN2 6LU, England

Salary

£17 - £18 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position involves delivering high-quality financial assessment and collection services within the Assessment Hub.
  • Candidates are required to have proven experience in financial assessment and/or collections, ideally within a local authority setting.
  • The role offers a salary of £30,000 per annum and requires at least two years of relevant experience.
  • Key responsibilities include providing advice to residents, handling customer inquiries, and maintaining accurate records for audit compliance.
  • The ideal candidate will possess strong IT skills and excellent communication abilities, with a focus on working collaboratively in a team environment.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver high-quality financial assessment and collection services across the Assessment Hub.

  • Calculate and process income-related benefits and reductions in line with current legislation.

  • Provide advice and guidance to residents regarding financial assessments, benefits and payment plans.

  • Handle customer enquiries with professionalism, empathy and efficiency.

  • Maintain accurate records and update relevant systems to ensure audit compliance.

  • Work collaboratively as part of a pooled team, supporting continuous improvement and automation projects.

  • Engage with vulnerable or challenging customers in a respectful and proactive manner.

  • Keep up to date with changing policies and statutory legislation affecting assessments and collections.



Essential Requirements:

  • Proven experience in financial assessment and/or collections in a local authority or similar environment.

  • Strong IT skills and ability to use relevant software systems (e.g. council portals, financial assessment tools).

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to explain complex financial information clearly to customers.

  • Comfortable working to procedures with limited supervision.

  • Adaptability and team spirit-able to work across teams and support projects as needed.



Desirable:

  • Knowledge of welfare benefits and local authority revenue collection.

  • Relevant qualification in Business Administration, Collections, or Local Government Finance.



Why Join Through Us?

  • Weekly pay.

  • Dedicated compliance and candidate support team.

  • Opportunities to apply for permanent roles internally.

  • Access to similar roles across other local authorities.

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