Finance Officer – Purchase ledger

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

Job summary

A leading education provider in the South-East is looking for a Finance Officer – Purchase Ledger to manage the financial records at their Berkshire College of Agriculture campus. This full-time role involves maintaining accurate purchase ledger records and processing supplier invoices. Ideal candidates should have relevant financial qualifications and experience in financial record management, offering a salary between £29,487 and £32,206 based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Subsidised leisure courses

Defined benefit pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family friendly policies

On-site Coffee Shop

Health & wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining purchase ledger records.
• Ability to process supplier invoices efficiently.
• Understanding of financial policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate purchase ledger records.
• Process supplier invoices and outgoing payments.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure timely supplier payments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial record management

Supplier invoice processing

Education

Relevant financial qualification

Job description

Overview

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.

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

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 note that the vacancy will close on Friday 24 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.

How to Apply / Shortlisting

• 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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