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Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant

Cherry Professional • Sileby, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
1 day ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description
Finance Assistant (12-month contract) – Leicester (on-site) – £27,000 Cherry Professional is recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join an US owned SME business within the Charnwood area. This is a 12-month contract offering a broad finance/admin remit across purchase ledger, sales ledger, reconciliations, and wider operational support. The role You’ll be supporting the finance function day-to-day, taking ownership of key transactional processes and helping ensure invoices, payments, and records are accurate and up to date. You’ll also provide support to shipping/logistics administration where needed. Key responsibilities Purchase Ledger Match delivery notes, purchase orders, and supplier invoices to ensure correct coding/approval Process purchase invoices promptly; resolve supplier/internal queries Reconcile supplier statements and correct discrepancies Assist with payment runs and ensure suppliers are paid to terms Maintain tidy purchase ledger files for audit readinessSales Ledger Raise sales orders and invoices accurately and on time Support credit control by monitoring outstanding balances and chasing overdue debt Resolve invoice queries with internal teams and customers Assist with cash allocation and posting of receiptsShipping & Logistics Support Provide admin support to the warehouse for shipping/receiving goods Prepare/check shipping docs (commercial invoices, packing lists) Support import/export processes and customs compliance Liaise with freight forwarders and customs agentsGeneral Administration Scanning, filing, maintaining digital records Office supplies/stationery ordering Provide flexible admin support across departmentsWhat we’re looking for Prior experience in purchase ledger and/or sales ledger (or a similar finance admin role) Comfortable with reconciliations, invoice queries, and maintaining accurate records Organised, proactive, and able to manage deadlines in a busy environment Confident communicator (suppliers, internal teams, customers) Any experience with shipping documentation/import-export admin is beneficial (not essential) Cherry Professional are recruiting for this opportunity on behalf of our client. Please view our Privacy Policy on our website to understand how your data will be used if you apply for this role
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