Finance officer Work, Jobs in Wokingham, Brk (with Salaries)

Senior Direct Payments Officer
Wokingham Borough Council —Wokingham
- £31,537 - £35,413 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Supervising experience
- Team management
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Non-Executive Director and Chair of Audit and Risk - Loddon Homes
Wokingham Borough Council —Wokingham
- £4,000 a year
- Part-time
- Leadership
9d
Bookkeeper/Finance Officer
Complete Childcare —Reading
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Analytics
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Finance Officer
The Kite Academy Trust —Ash Vale
- £23,859 - £29,848 a year
- Part-time
- Organisational skills
- Budgeting
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
8d
Financial Assessment And Benefits Officer
Civic Recruitment Limited —Bracknell Forest
- £20 an hour
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Finance Operations Officer
Alpha Schools Limited —High Wycombe
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
Quick apply
2d
Bookkeeper / Finance Officer
The Therapy Garden —Guildford
- Up to £34,125 a year
- Part-time
- In-person
Quick apply
12d
Airport Operations Administrator
DiamondAir International Ltd —London
- £32,864 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Salesforce
- Administrative experience
- Travel
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Chief Finance Officer - Thames Valley
The CFO Centre —Reading
- Hybrid work
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Project Support Officer
Leidos —Farnborough
- £44,700 - £57,300 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Budgeting
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Work from home
1d
Administrative Officer
Dogmersfield Primary School —Hook
- £17,383 - £19,054 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Administrative experience
- Contracts
Quick apply
14d
Finance Officer
Aramex (UK) LTD —Poyle
- From £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Accounting
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
4d
Senior Financial Planning and Reporting Analyst (Senior FP&A)
Content Guru —Bracknell
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
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Business Support Officer
Connected Stars Ltd —Staines-upon-Thames
- £28,000 - £33,000 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Word
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
Quick apply
1d
Senior Income and Recovery and Charging Officer - Client Finances Team
Reading Borough Council —Reading
- £39,152 - £44,075 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Mentoring
- Training & development
Sales Operations Coordinator
Techex —Bracknell
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- In-person
- Analytics
- Work from home
Quick apply
Operations Coordinator (Finance, HR & Business Support)
HYGGE —Camberley
- £28,000 - £33,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Human resources
- Recruiting
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
5d
Area support officer
Bardwood —Reading
- £12.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
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Insurance Claims Officer
West Berkshire Council —Newbury
- £30,024 - £36,363 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
11d
Chief Finance Officer - Guildford & Kingston Upon Thames
The CFO Centre —Guildford
- Hybrid work
Quick apply

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Senior Direct Payments Officer

Wokingham Borough Council -
Wokingham

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£31,537 - £35,413 a year

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Free flu jabs
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Gym membership
Transport links
Car scheme

Qualifications

Computer literacy
Mentoring junior staff
Supervising experience
Team management
Computer skills
Customer support
Customer interaction

Full job description

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £31,537 - £35,413 Per Annum, Plus Benefits (Pay award pending)
Location: Wokingham Borough Council, Shute End/Home Working
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week.
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 27/08/2026 at 23:00
Reference: 711095

We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Direct Payments Officer to join our Financial Assessments & Payments Team within Prevention and Support Services, on a Full-time, Permanent basis.

As Senior Direct Payments Officer, you will take lead responsibility for conducting timely reviews of Direct Payments in accordance with Council Policy, resolving queries and providing expert advice and guidance to both internal and external customers and their representatives. You will set up and process Direct Payments utilising available software packages, reclaim misused or unused funds in line with Council procedures, and champion the Direct Payments offering through events and liaison with internal teams and external agencies.

You will deputise for the Team Manager in their absence, assisting with the daily management of the Direct Payments Team provide guidance on complex decision-making, respond to customer complaints, and compile management statistical records as required.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a compassionate, experienced professional with a background in a finance environment and supervisory experience to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable customers and the quality of Adult Social Care service delivery.

This is an exciting time to join us as we are expanding the team! Our service was recently recognised as one of the highest performing in the country after a CQC inspection. Wokingham Borough Council is part of the Social Care Future movement, which champions a vision where everyone can live in a place they love, connected to the people and activities that matter most, whatever their age, health or disability.

Staff 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 – 28 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), 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

Provide customer support for Direct Payment customers and act as their point of reference.
Resolve issues with Direct Payment card accounts and offer advice to customers with Direct Payment funds.
Reconcile Direct Payment accounts and reclaim any unspent funds.
To help train and coach colleagues on the team including new colleagues within the team.
Being able to communicate with colleagues and customers in an easy-to-understand language.

Candidate Requirements

Experience of working in an office environment.
A commitment to embracing change.
The ability to interpret, extract and assess important information.
The ability to work with volume and be accurate.
Customer service ethos, striving to continually improve.
The ability to work on their own initiative and take ownership as well as working as part of a team.
Proficient IT skills.

Our Area:

Wokingham Borough Council has committed to becoming a Marmot borough to embed prevention, early intervention and address inequalities in all aspects of our work. This is especially important given the significant and continued growth of our Borough and the diversity of its residents.

Wokingham Borough Council has recently been ranked 2nd most productive council in England by the Impower Productivity Index, recognising our strong performance and efficient use of public money.

Our 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.

Click the link below and apply Today!

Alternatively, to arrange an informal discussion about the role, contact Ahmed Abdillahi, Senior Financial Assessments and Payments Officer, via [email protected] (Strictly no agencies).

Closing date: Thursday 27th August 2026 at 11pm

Interview date: w/c 07th September 2026

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. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

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.

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finance officer jobs in wokingham, brk

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