Operational support grade Work, Jobs in Chesham, Bkm (with Salaries)

Finance Officer
Make-A-Wish UK —Reading
- £17,097.41 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
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4d
Operational Support Grade - HMP Grendon/Springhill (Prison Support Role)
Ministry of Justice —Edgcott
- £20,001 - £30,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Presentation skills
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Event Doctor
St John Ambulance —Reading
23h
Enrolment Support Agents
Buckinghamshire New University —High Wycombe
- £13.45 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
12d
CRM & Data Officer
The Gemmological Association Of Great Britain (Gem-A) —London
- From £28,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- CRM software
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis skills
- Work from home
- Employee discount
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4d
Operations Apprentice
DHL —London Heathrow Airport
- Weekend availability
- IT
- Free parking
- Employee discount
5d
Operational Support Officer
HM Courts and Tribunals Service —Verulam
- £25,582 a year
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
1d
Entry Level Business Process Analyst - Heathrow
Davies Turner —Heathrow
- £25,000 - £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Employee assistance programme
3d
Event Paramedic
St John Ambulance —Reading
23h
IT Support Apprentice
QA Apprenticeships —London
- £23,500 a year
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- Travel
- Communication skills
8d
Research Assistant
University College London —London
- £41,833 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- IT
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
12d
Sampler - Part Time - Horsley Cross
Affinity Water —Stevenage
- £14,839 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
14h
Health & Social Care Tutor
TCHC Group —Watford
- £25,000 - £30,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- English
- Education
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Pastoral Support Worker
Elthorne Park High School —London
- £20,468 - £21,012 a year
- Part-time
- School
12h
Customer Support Executive (CSE)
The Gemmological Association Of Great Britain (Gem-A) —London
- From £25,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
- Work from home
- Employee discount
Quick apply
5d
Police Contact Enquiry Officer
Thames Valley Police —Maidenhead
- £27,449 a year
- Part-time
- Hotel
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Lifeguard
Places for People —High Wycombe
- £16.13 an hour
- Employee discount
Head of Membership
Maison Estelle —West London
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- School
- Employee discount
Quick apply
10d
Continuing Healthcare Lead
Civic Recruitment Limited —Slough
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Family Support Worker North
Luton Borough Council —Luton
- £33,143 - £36,363 a year
- Weekend availability
- English
- Relocation assistance
- Annual leave
10d

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Finance Officer

Make-A-Wish UK -
Reading

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time
£17,097.41 a year
4 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Paid volunteer time

Qualifications

General ledger reconciliation
Microsoft Excel
GCSE
Accounting software
Microsoft Office
Xero
Fundraising
Organisational skills
Communication skills
AAT

Full job description

We kindly ask recruiters or agencies not to contact us about this role as we're managing this process directly. Due to the volume of agency enquiries, we're unfortunately unable to respond to each one individually.

Location: Reading, Hybrid (at least once per month to Reading Office)

Hours: Part-time 21 hours per week

Salary: £30,124 pro rata £17,097.41 for 21 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Campaign Closes: 22nd June 2026

Interviews: First stage: 24th/25th June 2026,

Second stage: 30th June 2026

On occasion, we may close a vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible, as we will be shortlisting on a rolling basis.

Core Purpose

To deliver high quality, accurate, and responsive financial support that ensures the smooth operation of Make-A-Wish finance function. This role is central to maintaining the integrity of financial data through timely processing of transactions, effective communication with stakeholders, and diligent reconciliation of accounts. By supporting both internal teams and external partners, the role helps uphold financial compliance and operational efficiency, enabling Make-A-Wish to focus on granting life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses.

Key Responsibilities

Customer and Communication Support

Monitor the finance mailbox daily, ensuring all emails are reviewed and responded to in a timely, professional, and accurate manner.
Provide first-line support for internal and external customer queries, escalating complex or unresolved issues to the appropriate team member or manager.
Handle incoming calls to the finance team, offering courteous and knowledgeable assistance.
Accurately log call details and follow up on outstanding queries to ensure resolution and customer satisfaction.

Sales and Purchase Processing

Process sales invoices accurately and efficiently in accordance with MAW’s financial procedures, ensuring correct coding, VAT treatment, and timely dispatch to customers.
Set up new customers and suppliers on the finance system, verifying all required documentation and approvals are in place.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records to support compliance and audit readiness.
Process purchase ledger invoices (approx. 360 per month), ensuring they are matched to purchase orders, coded correctly, and approved in line with internal controls.
Resolve discrepancies promptly to avoid payment delays.
Create payment runs and upload onto the bank for approval, ensuring approvals are obtained in a timely manner

Reconciliations and Debt Management

Perform supplier statement reconciliations regularly, identifying and resolving aged or unmatched items.
Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure accounts are accurate and up to date.
Monitor outstanding sales invoices, escalating overdue items to the relevant ‘requestor’ or budget holder.
Support the credit control process by providing timely updates and assisting with follow-up actions.
Conduct income reconciliations on a regular basis, ensuring all income is accurately recorded and discrepancies are investigated and resolved.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts as assigned, maintaining clear audit trails and supporting documentation for all entries.

Expense and Credit Card Management

Process monthly credit card statements, ensuring all transactions are supported by receipts, correctly coded, and approved in line with company policy.
Review and process employee expense claims, checking for accuracy, policy compliance, and appropriate authorisation before submission for payment.

Inventory and Stock Control

Conduct stock takes at agreed intervals, working with relevant departments to ensure accurate counts and investigate variances.
Support the maintenance of accurate stock records in the finance system.

Financial Recording and Reporting

Post and process journal entries for accruals, prepayments, and other adjustments to ensure the general ledger reflects accurate and complete financial information.
Maintain supporting documentation for all entries.

Continuous Improvement

Identify process improvements and opportunities for automation, making recommendations to line manager and supporting implementation

General and Ad-Hoc Support

Support with ad-hoc finance tasks as required, including data entry, reporting, and assisting with audits or internal reviews.
Provide cover for team members during periods of absence, ensuring continuity of service and workload management.
Take on additional duties as appropriate to the level of the role and contribute to team objectives.

Essential Criteria

Proven experience in a finance or accounts role, with a solid understanding of financial processes such as invoicing, reconciliations, and ledger management.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial reporting.
GCSE Maths or equivalent, grade 4/5 (C) or above.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to respond professionally to internal and external queries.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing workload effectively and meeting deadlines.
Proficient in using finance systems, particularly Xero and Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
Strong organisational skills and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
Willingness to learn
Positive and ‘can do’ attitude

Desirable Criteria

Experience working within a charity, non-profit, or mission-driven organisation.
Experience with stock control or inventory management.
Knowledge of VAT and basic accounting principles.
AAT qualification or working towards a relevant finance qualification.
Experience supporting audits or financial reviews.
Willingness to take on additional responsibilities and support team members during absences.
Proficiency in finance systems, Lightyear & JOIIN

Company Benefits

26 days annual leave with the option to buy/sell annual leave (pro rata for part time)
Paid Birthday leave
Flexible & Hybrid working arrangements
Salary exchange pension scheme
Paid volunteering days
Pirkx subscription - Access to wellbeing support, GP appointments, training and events, retail discount platform, and much more!
Cycle to work initiative

Pay: £17,097.41 per year

Work authorisation:

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Work Location: Hybrid remote in Reading RG1 1LX

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