Customer Accounts Officer (Council Tax Recovery)

Customer Accounts Officer (Council Tax Recovery)Adecco are recruiting on behalf of Ealing Council for a Customer Accounts Officer specialising in Council Tax Recovery. This is an excellent opportunity to join a Local Authority team and support the effective recovery of council tax arrears. This is a temporary assignment initially for 3 months. Contract Details: Type: Temporary Pay: 20.76 per hour (PAYE) / 27.89 per hour (Umbrella) Location: Perceval House, Ealing Working Arrangements: Hybrid - mainly home-based, with attendance required in the office for court hearings. Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)The Role: As a Customer Accounts Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the collection and recovery of council tax, ensuring processes are carried out in line with relevant legislation and procedures. The role will involve case management, attending court hearings when required, and liaising with residents regarding outstanding balances.Key Responsibilities:To maintain the Council Tax records for the team using office computer systems in accordance with laid down procedures.To ascertain and check all necessary information, using permitted sources and by liaison with other council sections and outside organisations, to determine the persons legally liable to Council Tax. To carry out further enquiries and investigations as necessary to verify particular circumstances. To amend the records promptly on becoming aware of any changes to liability.To ..... full job details .....