Windsor Forest Colleges Group is offering an opportunity for a Finance Officer to support our busy Finance Department. This role is exclusively available to students currently enrolled in a relevant course of study who require a placement year as a formal part of their degree. We welcome applications from all eligible students seeking to gain practical, real world experience before completing their academic programme.
This role is based at our BCA campus in Burchett’s Green (SL6 6QR). Set within a stunning 400 acre estate, the site offers a unique working environment with free on site parking for staff. Please note that the campus is in a rural location that can be difficult and time consuming to reach via public transport. We therefore recommend mapping your route before applying.
This is a full time, fixed term position (37 hours per week, Monday to Friday) until 30 June 2027. The salary is on the support staff pay scale G17, £25,483.00 per annum.
Finance Officer (Industry Placement)
As a Finance Officer you will gain practical finance experience through an industry placement where you will work within a busy and professional finance team. You will see first hand how financial processes and budgetary management support the broader college community, allowing you to develop valuable skills and make a significant impact from day one.
This is more than an administrative role. With guidance you will take a lead in covering sales ledger operations and play a key role in assisting with the testing and development of our new finance system, gaining experience that will strengthen your future career. From the outset, you will contribute to important work, gain insight into the full financial cycle, and be part of a collaborative professional team.
We are seeking someone who is organised, detail oriented with high numerical accuracy, and confident in taking the initiative while also being a supportive team player. You will communicate effectively in person, by phone, and in writing whilst handling sensitive information with professionalism.
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
- Onsite 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 Monday 13th April 2026.
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.
Recruitment Agencies we have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.
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