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About Us

Connect2Kent provides a managed service across all sectors providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into Kent County Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

About the Role - Income Recovery Officer

You will be working within a team providing a comprehensive income collection service for the Authority. As the first point of contact in relation to the receipt of income you will be responsible for quickly building rapport with people we support whilst assisting with a wide range of in-depth queries in a professional, diplomatic and supportive manner.

What is the day-to-day of the role:

Provide a front-facing role for all people approaching the Financial Assessment & Income Unit, dealing with high volumes of contact with the public promptly and sensitively using a customer focused approach
Negotiate and agree instalment plans to maximise income collects for the authority
Process, maintain and monitor financial records
Assist with the resolution of complex income issues
Oversee the administration associated with the Direct Debit process
Be responsible for the data quality and reconciliation of documents

Required Skills and Qualifications

Educated to minimum GCSE level 4 in English and Mathematics or equivalent.
Experience of working within an administrative environment and/or front facing customer service
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Ability to take a methodical and analytical approach.
Excellent customer service skills
Confident telephone manner.
Ability to deliver in a target led environment, prioritise and work to deadlines.

Benefits

Hybrid working available after initial training period
22.5 hours per weekAPPLY NOW!

Connect2Kent is a trading style of Commercial Services Kent LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Kent is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

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