Council Tax Collection Officers

2 weeks ago


Exeter, United Kingdom Essential Employment Remote Work Freelance Full time

Council Tax Collection Officers needed in Remote

The rate is flexible depending on experience.

This is a temporary role

The reference number is:                        5247588

The successful candidate collect Council Tax and deal daily with queries received as a result of recovery action being taken on cases that have fallen into arrears.

They will monitor cases in arrears daily, and where appropriate, initiate escalation of recovery action in accordance with statutory regulations, legislation and case law. They will be responsible for protecting and maximising income. They will monitor and control all customer accounts falling into arrears in relation to the recovery of Council Tax and where appropriate, initiate escalation of recovery action.

Due to high volumes of CVs received, we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to  quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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