Revenues Officer – West Midlands Fire Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the West Midlands Fire Service as a Revenues Officer within the finance team. This role includes managing accounts payable and receivable systems, demonstrating a keen attention to detail and strong communication skills. Ideal for candidates with relevant experience who want to contribute to the financial operation of a critical public service.

Qualifications

• Experience using accounts payable and accounts receivable systems.
• Understanding of Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and payment legislation.
• Confidence in responding to queries and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the efficient running of the accounts payable system.
• Supporting the accounts receivable system, including invoice raising.
• Handling queries related to supplier payments and customer invoices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

IT proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Revenues Officer

Technical 3A

Publish date: 24 June 2025

Closing date: Friday 18 July 2025 at 5pm

Hours – 22.2 (0.6 FTE). Ideally 4.44 hours per day (days and hours can be discussed)

Overview

West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) is the second largest fire and rescue service in England, serving an area of 902 square kilometres 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.

We have an opportunity to join WMFS within the finance team as a Revenues Officer. This role sits within the revenues team, part of the wider finance function. It would suit someone with experience of accounts payable and receivable systems, though training will be provided. We’re looking for a team player with a can-do attitude and a keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Revenues Officer, your responsibilities will include:

assisting in the efficient day-to-day running of the accounts payable system, including invoice processing

supporting the accounts receivable system, including raising invoices (such as for special service charges)

handling queries relating to supplier payments and customer invoices

producing and checking the daily BACS payment file

generating reports from the system as required

Experience and skills

We’re looking for someone who has:

experience using accounts payable and accounts receivable systems

an understanding of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and other relevant payment legislation

the ability to interpret and act on, sometimes complex, financial guidance and legislation

confidence in responding to queries and solving problems

high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and good organisation and communication skills

confidence in using relevant IT systems and digital tools such as Microsoft Office 365

All successful candidates will be required to consent to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting the role.

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