Revenue Officer in Buckfastleigh

Revenue Officer

Application Deadline

16 November 2026

Department

Finance

Employment Type

Permanent

Location

Torbay Council

Reporting To

Revenue Team Leader

Compensation

£27,274 - £29,071 / year

Description

Job Description & Person Specification >

Join Our Revenues Team

We are looking for a motivated and customer-focused Revenue Officer to join our busy Revenues Service.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the administration and collection of Council Tax, Business Rates (Non-Domestic Rates), and Business Improvement District (BID) levies.

As part of our team, you will help ensure the effective billing, collection and recovery of local taxation, while providing excellent customer service to residents, businesses and stakeholders.

Key Duties Include

• Administering Council Tax, Business Rates and BID accounts.
• Processing discounts, exemptions, reliefs, reductions and changes in circumstances.
• Calculating liabilities and issuing bills, notices and correspondence.
• Investigating and resolving account queries from customers, businesses and representatives.
• Supporting recovery processes, including reminders, summonses, liability orders and enforcement action where appropriate.
• Identifying opportunities to maximise collection rates and reduce arrears.
• Liaising with internal departments, external agencies and government bodies.
• Maintaining accurate records in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures.
• Providing professional advice and guidance to taxpayers and businesses.

About You

• Has experience working in a Revenues, Council Tax or Business Rates environment, or has transferable experience in a financial or customer service role.
• Has knowledge of Council Tax, Business Rates and recovery procedures, or the ability to quickly develop this knowledge.
• Possesses excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Can analyse information and make accurate decisions based on legislation and policy.
• Is organised, methodical and able to manage competing priorities.
• Has strong administrative and IT skills, including experience of Microsoft Office applications.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrates a commitment to accuracy, confidentiality and continuous improvement.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience of Local Authority revenues systems.
• Understanding of local taxation recovery and enforcement practices.
• IRRV qualification or willingness to work towards a professional qualification.

Skills Essential

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a full workload.
• Ability to manage competing demands.
• Able to influence and persuade others in a sensitive, professional way, both inside and outside of the Council.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.

Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge of Data Protection Act 2018.
• An awareness of the polices, aims and objectives of the Council.

This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

Experience & Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent

What We Offer

• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Employee wellbeing support.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

At times there is a need to close our adverts earlier than the date specified, however this advert will not close before 9th November 2026.

Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 23rd November 2026.

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