Levy Collection & Admin Officer

Local Government South East; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme)

On-site day nursery

Season Ticket Loan

Lease car salary sacrifice

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking a Levy Collection Support Officer to join the Planning Policy team. You will provide technical, administrative and financial support across the levy collection process, working closely with Planning, Building Control and Finance to ensure levy liability, notices and payments are accurate and in line with legislation.

This role offers hybrid working and a pathway to develop your career within local government.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role within local government or public sector is preferred.
• Experience of financial processes such as invoicing, reconciliations or payment recording.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the implementation and ongoing administration of statutory development levies, including the Building Safety Levy.
• Determining levy liability and chargeability, issuing notices and maintaining accurate records.
• Recording payments, processing financial information and producing payment certificates.
• Carrying out checks on levy submissions, calculations and exemptions.
• Supporting review and refund processes where required.
• Preparing management information returns and revenue reports.
• Liaising with developers, agents, government bodies and internal stakeholders.
• Maintaining accurate electronic and financial records in line with data protection requirements.

Skills

Administrative experience

Financial processes

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Numeracy

Tools

Excel

Databases

Job description

Reading Borough Council is seeking a Levy Collection Support Officer to join the Planning Policy team. You will provide technical, administrative and financial support across the levy collection process, working closely with Planning, Building Control and Finance to ensure levy liability, notices and payments are accurate and in line with legislation.

This role offers hybrid working and a pathway to develop your career within local government.