Debt Recovery Officer - INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

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Should you have any difficulties applying online, please e-mail recruitment@harborough.gov.uk.

Free office parking

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Harborough District Council’s vision is to work with communities in a vibrant, safe and prosperous district and to bring the best opportunities to all.

The Council is looking for a highly motivated Debt Recovery Officer to improve and maintain our Accounts Receivable system and perform an effective credit control function, including the identification and collection of debts, setting up payment plans and the management of credit limits with individual debtors.

The ideal candidate would have proven experience in credit control, accounts receivable or collections in a local authority or public sector environment, have a working knowledge of debt and debt recovery legislation, and strong customer communication skills in writing and over the phone.

You will need to help us to ensure our financial controls are working correctly, completing reconciliations, journals and tasks in a timely manner to enable the Transactions Team Leader and Finance Business Partners to produce accurate budget monitoring reports and statements of accounts.

People who are employed through an employment agency to carry out work at HDC may apply for internal vacancies.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 9am on Tuesday 21st April. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 27th April.

Desirable criteria from the person specification may be used for sifting purposes.

Please click 'apply online' below where you can upload your CV and covering letter (Word or PDF only). Please ensure your CV and letter clearly demonstrate how you meet the person specification.

Please include 2 referees, one of which must be your present or most recent employer. Please also provide your present or most recent annual gross salary and required notice period.

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