Finance Assistant - Sage/Xero Specialist

Cherry Professional Ltd; Syston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Professional Ltd seeks a Finance Assistant to join a small accounting team in Syston. The role covers bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, and transactional support.

You will resolve customer queries, process invoices, manage portals, maintain master data, and assist with cash allocation and bank reconciliations using Sage, Xero and Excel. Office-based, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; progression is limited.

Qualifications

• Finance Assistant experience with Sage and Xero exposure; Excel pivot/LOOKUP skills.
• Excellent phone etiquette and strong verbal communication.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and attention to detail.
• Non-studier – progression is limited.
• Full-time, office based, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Syston LE7; on-site only.

Responsibilities

• Resolve customer queries and escalate when needed.
• Process key account invoices and submit to designated customer email addresses.
• Upload invoices to our portals promptly to prevent payment delays.
• Maintain and update customer master data for accuracy.
• Support cash allocation and reconcile bank accounts.
• Process bank transactions and reconcile accounts.
• Maintain and process expenses software.
• Assist with Purchase Ledger and related duties.

Skills

Sage

Xero

Excel

Phone etiquette

Organisation

Attention to detail

Job description

Cherry Professional Ltd seeks a Finance Assistant to join a small accounting team in Syston. The role covers bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, and transactional support.

You will resolve customer queries, process invoices, manage portals, maintain master data, and assist with cash allocation and bank reconciliations using Sage, Xero and Excel. Office-based, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; progression is limited.