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Portfolio Credit Control is proud to be partnered with a distinguished public sector seeking Deputy Debt Manager a to join their dynamic finance team. This is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career within a thriving, well-established business renowned for its commitment to employee development and a supportive work environment. Job Purpose: To be responsible to the Debt Manager - Sundry Debt for: Assisting with the management of a team of up to 6 staff raising and recovering sundry debts.Overseeing the team's business as usual operations and undertaking the more complex work.Assisting the Debt Manager in ensuring the on-going operation of an effective and efficient service, deputising for the Debt Manager where required. Responsibilities: Responsible for the management and delivery of the day to day operational aspects of the Corporate Debt Team; debt raising, account management and maximising the council's income. Responsible for performance management to ensure actions taken are in line with financial and service procedures, accurately and efficiently rectifying underperformance where identified.Setting clear objectives and ensuring work is coordinated and delivered in an efficient manner which is clear, accountable and responsive to customer needs.Ensuring appropriate levels of authorisation controls are in operation to protect the authority from the risk of fraud/loss with responsibility for authorising refunds and account adjustments.Responsible for undertaking return to work interviews for the team in line with the attendance management procedure to ensure continuous service delivery.Line management of the trainee post to include 121s and PRaDs in addition to following the council's attendance management, disciplinary and capability procedures as required.Work alongs