Local Taxation Officer
Location: Oxford Council
Contract: 3-month ongoing contract
Rate: Competitive umbrella rate
The Role
We're seeking an experienced Local Taxation Officer to join Oxford Council's Revenues team. You'll play a key role in the billing, collection and recovery of Council Tax and Business Rates, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and excellent customer service.
Key Responsibilities
1. Maintain and update records for Council Tax, Business Rates and related government grants.
2. Process correspondence and verify liabilities using council and external databases (e.g. VOA, Companies House, Land Registry).
3. Apply exemptions, discounts, reliefs and discretionary reductions in line with legislation.
4. Liaise with internal departments, enforcement agents, collection agencies and external stakeholders.
5. Support court proceedings when required, and ensure schedules are kept up to date with the VOA.
6. Monitor accounts, apply recovery actions, and trace...