Remote Working
Monday - Friday - Full Time
£15.56 per hour
Temporary - currently until 31/12/2026
Are you an experienced revenues professional with strong Council Tax knowledge and a confident approach to recovery? Tate are working with a local authority in their search for a Council Tax & Revenues Officer to join their team in a remote-working role. You will take ownership of accounts, deliver a responsive service to citizens and businesses, and help maximise collection while treating each customer's circumstances fairly.
The role
Administer Council Tax and Business Rates accounts, ensuring accurate and prompt billing, collection and recovery.
Obtain and assess information to determine local taxation liability in accordance with legislation, including discounts, reliefs and exemptions.
Accurately update and maintain revenues databases.
Respond appropriately to enquiries from citizens, businesses and agents, and action amendments to accounts.
Agree repayment plans and determine appropriate recovery action, taking account of individual circumstances while maximising collection.
Contribute ideas to improve working practices, procedures, service delivery and performance.
Support the training and coaching of colleagues, including the induction of new staff.
What you'll bring
Extensive experience of processing Council Tax accounts with minimal guidance.
Recovery experience in Council Tax is essential.
Thorough understanding of Council Tax legislation.
Confident and competent user of NEC and Enterprise systems.
Strong accuracy, judgement and customer-service skills.
Ability to work effectively in a remote environment.Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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Salary description
£15.56 - £15.56 per hour