Revenues Officer
Technical 3A
Salary: £28,142 - £29,540 (SCP 11-14), 2026/27 pay award pending
Hours – 37 hours per week. Will consider part time (minimum 30 hours)
Overview
West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) is the second largest fire and rescue service in England, serving an area of 902km square and a population of more than 2.9 million people.
Our vision is ‘Making the West Midlands safer, stronger and healthier’.
This vision and the strategic goals outlined in ‘Our Strategy’ are what drives the people, professionalism and pride with which we serve our communities.
There is an opportunity for a Revenues Officer to join the Service within the Finance team, reporting to the Senior Revenues Officer. The role would suit someone who has previously worked with accounts payable and receivable systems, although on the job training will be available. We are looking for someone with a can-do attitude, good attention to detail and who enjoys teamwork.
Responsibilities
· Assist in maintaining the efficient operation of the Accounts Payable System including processing invoices for payments.
· Assist in maintaining the efficient operation of the Accounts Receivables System including raising debtor invoices, e.g. Special Service Charge invoices
· Deal with queries relating to supplier creditor payments and debtor invoices to customers.
· Produce and check the BACS payment file daily
· Produce various system reports as and when required
· The opportunity to assist the wider Finance team with basic accountancy work
Experience and skills
Candidates will need a basic understanding of the use of ICT systems, such as Microsoft Office 365 and similar digital tools. Effective and professional communication and organisation skills are also vital to this role.
In addition, candidates will need to have:
· Experience of using Accounts Payables and Accounts Receivable systems, particularly Oracle.
· An understanding of the Construction Industry tax scheme (CIS) and other payments legislation.
· The ability to interpret and action complex financial legislation.
· The ability to answer queries and solve problems arising from work processed.
· Accuracy, attention to detail and good IT skills
All successful candidates will be required to consent to a basic DBS check prior to commencement of employment.
Benefits
We offer a friendly working environment and benefits including:
· flexible and agile working arrangements
· free, on-site gym facilities
· free, on-site parking.
We also offer access to an in-house occupational health (OH) facility, including OH health and fitness advisors, sports therapists, physiotherapists, cognitive behavioural therapy practitioners and counsellors.
We offer enhanced family leave benefits including 52 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave
In addition, employees have access to:
· 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
· wellbeing programmes
· ‘blue light’ discounts across many retailers, through partner schemes
· Sports and Welfare scheme (for a small fee), with access to discounted products and services.
Pay: From £28,142.48 per year
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Birmingham B7 4HW
