Finance Officer – Purchase Ledger

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

Job summary

A leading education provider in Maidenhead is seeking a Finance Officer – Purchase Ledger to maintain accurate ledger records and ensure compliance with financial policies. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and experience with invoice processing. This full-time permanent role offers a salary ranging from £29,487 to £32,206 and includes generous benefits such as annual leave and a defined benefit pension scheme.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Access to subsidised leisure courses

Defined benefit pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family-friendly work-life balance policies

On-site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria

Health & wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining accurate purchase ledger records.
• Ability to process supplier invoices and outgoing payments in line with policies.
• Strong communication skills to work closely with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate purchase ledger records.
• Process supplier invoices and outgoing payments in compliance with college financial policies.
• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure prompt and efficient supplier payments.

Skills

Purchase ledger management

Invoice processing

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Finance Officer – Purchase Ledger

Windsor Forest Colleges group is looking for a Finance Officer – Purchase Ledger to join our Finance Department at Berkshire College of Agriculture campus on a full-time permanent basis. Salary ranges from £29,487 to £32,206 depending on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate purchase ledger records.
• Process supplier invoices and outgoing payments in compliance with college financial policies.
• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure prompt and efficient supplier payments.

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. We place the learner at the heart of all we do and deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Access to subsidised leisure courses.
• Defined benefit pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking at all sites.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Family‑friendly work‑life balance policies.
• On‑site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria.
• Health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments.

Application Process

• Include a detailed personal statement addressing the criteria in the person specification.
• Vacancy will close on Saturday 27th December 2025.
• Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks that are an essential part of the safeguarding process.