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 readiness

Sales 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 receipts

Shipping & 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 agents

General Administration

• Scanning, filing, maintaining digital records
• Office supplies/stationery ordering
• Provide flexible admin support across departments

What 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)

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