Finance Officer – Purchase Ledger

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Finance Officer – Purchase Ledger to manage financial records at the Berkshire College of Agriculture. The role involves maintaining purchase ledger records, processing supplier invoices, and ensuring compliance with financial policies. The position offers a competitive salary range of £29,487 to £32,206, comprehensive benefits including annual leave, pension schemes, and a supportive work environment. Applications should include a personal statement referencing role criteria. Closing date for applications is December 27, 2025.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Access to subsidised leisure courses

Defined benefit pension schemes

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family friendly policies

Health & wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in managing financial records in an educational context.
• Ability to process supplier invoices accurately and promptly.
• Strong understanding of compliance with financial policies.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Financial record management

Invoice processing

Attention to detail

Job description

Finance Officer – Purchase Ledger

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. The role pays from I22 £29,487 to I25 £32,206 which will be dependent 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 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.

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 include a detailed personal statement explaining, with reference to the criteria in the person specification, why you believe you would be a strong fit for this role and why you wish to work with the Windsor Forest Colleges Group.

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on Saturday 27th December 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 making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification.

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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• Job Reference windsorforest/TP/5951/567-1
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 27 December, 2025
• Job Category Finance
• Business Unit Support
• Location Berkshire College of Agriculture, Hall Place, Burchetts Green Rd, Burchett's Green, Maidenhead , United Kingdom