Ashfield District Council have 2 great opportunities for an Income Officer ????? to join our team based in Kirkby in Ashfield. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £31,067 - £33,366 per annum. We are currently seeking an experienced and ambitious Accountant to work in our high-performing Finance Team. The Income Officer Role: We are looking for two enthusiastic, committed, and self-motivated individuals to join our top quartile performing Income Recovery Team within our Housing Management Department. The successful candidate will assist customers in meeting their rent liabilities and take appropriate action to achieve this, ranging from monitoring and managing all aspects of rent recovery through to providing timely money advice and support to maximise household income. The role involves visiting customers in their own home, preparation of legal documentation and attendance at Court. You will have previous experience of working in income collection/recovery and be able to demonstrate your knowledge of current social housing issues, debt recovery legislation, and welfare benefits. You must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and can work on your own initiative. You will require 3 x GCSE's Grade A –C to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills or equivalent, a full driving licence and access to a motor vehicle during working hours are essential. The role enjoys a generous level of annual leave, agile working, and a Local Authority Pension Closing date: 26th February 2025 Interview date 11th March 2025 Why not click ‘apply' today? Don't miss out on this opportunity to develop your career as our Income Officer. Canvassing of members of the Council (directly or indirectly) for any appointment shall disqualify the candidate for that appointment. Applicants should disclose if they are related to a Member or Officer of the Authority. Ashfield District Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. ADZN1_UKTJ