What's involved with this role: Job Title: Local Taxation Officer Ref: JD 000A 3984 / 1 Pay rate: £19.16 per hour PAYE Working Arrangement: Hybrid – remote with some attendance at Oxford Town Hall The role: Our client is seeking a Local Taxation Officer to join a busy Financial Services team. This hybrid role involves administering Council Tax and Business Rates accounts, responding to enquiries, and ensuring accurate billing and collection in line with legislation. You’ll play a key role in supporting residents and businesses, identifying applicable discounts and reliefs, and maintaining up-to-date records to meet income targets. Key Responsibilities: Maintain and update Council Tax and Business Rates records Handle customer queries via phone, email, and in person Apply discounts, exemptions, and reliefs correctly Cross-check data across systems to ensure accuracy Support recovery processes and assist with reporting What the client is looking for: Experience in finance, tax, or debt recovery Knowledge of Council Tax and Business Rates processes Proficiency in MS 365 and database systems Strong communication and organisational skills Ability to interpret regulations and work independently Contract Details: Role length: 3 months Job type: Temporary Hours: 37 hours per week | Monday–Friday Location: Oxford | OX1 1BX How to Apply: Quote the Job Title and Ref in your application and send your CV in Word format. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us. Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. "XI JD Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.