Recovery Officer - Council Tax and Business Rates

A reputable London-based housing provider is seeking an experienced Recovery Officer to join its Revenues and Benefits function. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Council Tax and Business Rates professional to work within an established recovery service, managing complex debt cases and supporting enforcement and court proceedings.Sector: Housing / Local Government / Revenues and BenefitsLocation: London - Mainly RemoteWorking Arrangement: Predominantly home-based, with occasional office (x1 a Month and court attendance x1 a Month)Rate: £22.50 - £22.86 per hour PAYE / £29.21 per hour UmbrellaDBS: Standard DBS requiredContract: TemporaryThere may also be an expectation to attend the office for up to two weeks during the initial induction and training period.As a Recovery Officer, you will be responsible for undertaking recovery and enforcement functions relating to Council Tax and National Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR/Business Rates).You will manage accounts through various stages of the recovery process, investigate and reconcile outstanding balances, liaise with enforcement agencies and debtors, negotiate payment arrangements and prepare cases for court proceedings.You will also be expected to exercise sound judgement when dealing with complex cases, particularly where vulnerability, financial hardship or potential fraud has been identified.Key Responsibilities:Manage the recovery and enforcement of Council Tax and NNDR/Business Rates accounts.Investigate, ..... full job details .....