Finance Officer – Purchase ledger

BCA (Berkshire College of Agriculture); Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group is seeking a Finance Officer for its Berkshire College of Agriculture campus to manage purchase ledger functions. The role involves meticulous financial record management, processing invoices, and maintaining efficient payment operations, contributing significantly to the College's financial health.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Subsidised leisure courses access

Defined benefit pension schemes

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family-friendly policies

On-site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria

Health & wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Experience in purchase ledger activities is desirable.
• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate purchase ledger records.
• Process supplier invoices and outgoing payments.
• Ensure timely payments to suppliers.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Financial Record Management

Compliance

Education

Relevant qualification in Finance

Job description

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for a Finance Officer – Purchase Ledger to join our Finance Department at our Berkshire College of Agriculture campus on a full-time permanent basis.

Finance Officer – Purchase Ledger

As a Finance Officer – Purchase Ledger, you will play a vital role in managing the financial records of our college. Your responsibilities will primarily focus on maintaining accurate purchase ledger records, processing supplier invoices, and outgoing payments in compliance with the college financial policies and procedures. You will work closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure that suppliers are paid promptly and efficiently. For further details on this role, please refer to the attached job description/person specification.

About Us

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South-East. Our staff work across four main campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strodes-Egham, and Berkshire College of Agriculture-Maidenhead. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do, delivering education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year in our state-of-the-art learning environments.

For further details on this role, please refer to the attached job description/person specification.

Our Staff Benefits

• Support roles enjoy 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff
• Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
• Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes
• Free on-site parking at all sites
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family-friendly policies to support work-life balance
• On-site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
• Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling, and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley College

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on Thursday 26th June 2025.

Interviews will be held on TBC*

To apply, please visit our careers page and complete the online application form. Ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement, including how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification.

• Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date. We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check, along with other legally required checks as part of the safeguarding process.

Recruitment Agencies: We have a PSL of trusted partners and do not acknowledge unsolicited CVs or candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.