Repairs and Maintenance Finance Officer

Wokingham Borough Council; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

GP Helpline

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Onsite Gym

Salary Sacrifice Schemes - Car

Salary Sacrifice Schemes - Cycle to Do

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council is looking for a proactive and detail-focused individual to join our Housing Service, providing financial and administrative support across repairs, compliance and investment programmes.

You\'ll play a key role in managing contractor payments, monitoring budgets, producing performance information and helping to ensure public funds are managed effectively and deliver value for money.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, invoicing, budget monitoring or contract administration.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Confident working with data.
• Committed to excellent customer service.
• Able to build positive working relationships with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Process and monitor invoices, and payments relating to repairs maintenance and asset management activities.
• Support monthly budget monitoring processes and assist in producing financial reports, forecasts and performance information.
• Assist with the administration of the responsive repairs service responding to enquiries from contractors, suppliers, residents and internal stakeholders
• Work collaboratively across the Housing Service and wider council departments.

Skills

Finance experience

Invoicing

Budget monitoring

Contract administration

Analytical ability

Customer service

Job description

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £29,542 - £32,047 Per Annum, Plus Benefits
Location: Shute End, Wokingham
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week.
DBS Check: No
Closing Date: 28/10/2026 at 23:00
Reference: 713561

Help us deliver safe, well-maintained homes for our residents.

We're looking for a proactive and detail-focused individual to join our Housing Service, providing financial and administrative support across repairs, compliance and investment programmes. You'll play a key role in managing contractor payments, monitoring budgets, producing performance information and helping to ensure public funds are managed effectively and deliver value for money.

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

Generous Annual Leave - 27 days per annum (rising by 5 days with 5 years continued local government serviced), plus Bank Holidays

GP Helpline- Available 7 days a week

Employee Assistance Programme- Including a 24/7Your CareHelpline

Free Onsite Gym- Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham

Salary Sacrifice Schemes - Including Carand Cycle to Work schemes

Local & Lifestyle Discounts- Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more

Move through Menopause Course

Sports & Social Group Activities– Including running, football, cricket & more

And more!

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and monitor invoices, and payments relating to repairs maintenance and asset management activities.
• Support monthly budget monitoring processes and assist in producing financial reports, forecasts and performance information.
• Assist with the administrative of the responsive repairs service responding to enquiries from contractors, suppliers, residents and internal stakeholders
• Work collaboratively across the Housing Service and wider council departments.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in finance, invoicing, budget monitoring or contract administration.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Confident working with data.
• Committed to excellent customer service.
• Able to build positive working relationships with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to local communities by supporting the delivery of high-quality housing services and investment in residents' homes, while developing your career within a supportive and forward-thinking council.

Our Area:

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

For an informal conversation or more information please contact Ellen Coombes on 07798 617 580 or [e-mail]

AI in Applications:

We recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the preparation of their job applications. When used appropriately, AI can be a helpful aid in structuring responses, checking clarity, and improving presentation.

However, applications must reflect your own skills, experience and understanding. If an application appears to rely excessively on AI-generated content, it may not meet the required standard and could be rejected.

We encourage all applicants to ensure their submissions are authentic, tailored to the role, and clearly demonstrate their own knowledge, experience and suitability.

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.