Finance Officer – Purchase ledger

Windsor Forest Colleges; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Maidenhead is seeking a Finance Officer – Purchase Ledger to join their Finance Department on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will manage financial records, process invoices, and ensure compliance with policies. The role offers a salary range of £29,487 to £32,206, commensurate with experience and qualifications, and includes generous benefits such as annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Subsidised leisure courses

Defined benefit pension schemes

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family friendly policies

Health & wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining accurate purchase ledger records.
• Ability to process supplier invoices efficiently.
• Attention to detail in compliance with financial procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the financial records of the college.
• Ensure suppliers are paid promptly and efficiently.
• Communicate with stakeholders regarding payments.

Skills

Purchase ledger management

Invoice processing

Compliance with financial policies

Job description

Finance Officer – Purchase Ledger

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for two Finance Officers – Purchase Ledger to join our Finance Department at Berkshire College of Agriculture campus on a full-time permanent basis. The role pays from £29,487 to £32,206 depending on experience and qualifications.

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 related 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 and, in our state-of-the-art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.

Our staff benefit from:

• Support roles enjoy 30 days 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 Friday 24th October 2025.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis

To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form. Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form, including details of 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 this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.

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