Debt Recovery Assistant

5 days ago

Esher, United Kingdom Coepi Recruitment Full time

**The main purpose of the role**:
Assist the Debt Recovery Officer with the collection of outstanding debt for the Council..

**Specific duties and responsibilities**

The postholder will provide the duties below in relation to three main areas namely, Local Taxation, Housing Benefits Overpayments and Sundry Debt Recovery.

The duties are:

- Control and reconciliation of the system.
- Provide assistance, advice and training (as required).
- Pursue the recovery of debts due in accordance with agreed procedures (Corporate Debt Policy).
- Responsible for working with external partner debt collection agency, ensuring prompt referral on ongoing liaison including Attachment of Earnings.
- Managing direct debits.
- Maintenance of user manual.

The postholder works under the general director of the Debt Recovery Officer and is required to carry out their work with mínimal day to day supervision.

**Personal and sensitive data**

You will have regard for the duty of care owed to personal data and sensitive personal data and any other confidential or sensitive information which you access in the course of your employment ensuring adherence to the Data Protection Act and the Council's Information Security Policy and related guidance.

**Qualifications and Education**

A Level - or equivalent - and above.

**Experience**
- **Essential**:_

Worked in a Local Government Environment or similar

At least 1 year in Debt Management/Recovery.

Dealing with Debt Recovery Agents/Solicitors.

**Desirable**:
Accounts receivable experience within a large multi-functional organisation.

A working knowledge of CIVICA Financials.
- Coepi Recruitment Limited is an employment business and operates as an equal opportunities employer. Authority to issue an advertisement in respect of the above-mentioned position has been obtained from the hirer concerned._

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: £19.53 per hour

Expected hours: 19.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Are you able to start this job at the end of November 2024?

**Education**:

- A-Level or equivalent (required)

**Experience**:

- Accounts receivable: 1 year (required)
- Debt Management/Recovery: 1 year (required)
- Public sector/Local Authority: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 22/11/2024
Reference ID: CROR2804
Expected start date: 28/11/2024

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