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)
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Salary description
£27000.00 - £27000.00 per year