Repairs and Maintenance Finance Officer

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.

Benefits

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

⭐Local Government Pension Scheme

⭐GP Helpline - Available 7 days a week

⭐Employee Assistance Programme - Including a 24/7 Your Care Helpline

⭐Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines

⭐Free Onsite Gym - Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham

⭐Salary Sacrifice Schemes - Including Car and 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

⭐Learning & Development Opportunities

⭐Employee Networks

⭐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.

Why join us?

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 ellen.coombes@wokingham.gov.uk